*US Secretary of State Warns Trump Won’t Tolerate “Endless Talks” with Russia, Demands Concrete Action*
The Kremlin confirmed on Friday that no immediate talks are scheduled between Russian President Vladimir Putin and former U.S. President Donald Trump, following a visit to Washington by Putin’s investment envoy, Kirill Dmitriev. The announcement comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Russia over the war in Ukraine, with both sides expressing interest in diplomacy but remaining deeply divided on terms for peace. U.S. officials have grown increasingly wary that Moscow may be using negotiations as a stalling tactic rather than pursuing a genuine resolution.
When asked about the possibility of a phone call between the two leaders, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated, *“No, there are no plans for the next few days. There is nothing in the schedule for now.”*
Dmitriev, who held meetings in Washington over two days, described a *“positive dynamic”* in U.S.-Russia relations but admitted that further discussions would be necessary to bridge key disagreements. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. is awaiting Dmitriev’s report to Putin before deciding on next steps. Peskov declined to comment on the outcome of the envoy’s talks, saying only, *“Let’s wait for his return to Moscow.”*
Meanwhile, NBC News reported that Trump’s advisers are urging him to avoid further engagement with Putin unless the Russian leader agrees to a full ceasefire in Ukraine.
#U.S. Sets Clear Expectations for Russia
Speaking at his first NATO foreign ministers’ meeting in Brussels, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made it clear that the Trump administration would not allow itself to be drawn into prolonged negotiations without tangible progress. Rubio stressed that Washington would assess *“in a matter of weeks”* whether Russia is serious about peace.
*“We will not continue this forever. We have a certain timeframe in which we will wait. We want to see during this period whether they are truly prepared for peace. And that time is approaching,”* Rubio declared.
Though he declined to specify an exact deadline for Putin to agree to a peace deal, Rubio signaled that Trump’s patience was wearing thin and hinted at the possibility of escalating sanctions against Moscow. *“Congress has already begun drafting a sanctions bill, and pressure from Capitol Hill will only intensify. We will deliver our message to Moscow, and we hope they will choose the path of peace.”*
The remarks underscore the growing U.S. skepticism toward Russia’s intentions, as diplomatic efforts continue with no clear breakthrough in sight. With Washington setting firmer conditions for further talks, the coming weeks could prove decisive in determining whether a negotiated settlement is possible—or if the conflict will escalate further.
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