As his envoys prepare for talks in Miami, President Donald Trump is pushing for a “quick” resolution to the war in Ukraine. Trump warned on Thursday that Ukraine must “move quickly” or risk Russia changing its mind.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will represent the US in the talks with the Russian delegation. This follows earlier discussions in Berlin with Ukrainian officials. The administration is pushing for a rapid conclusion to the conflict.
Trump was clear about the risks of delay. “I hope Ukraine moves quickly,” he said, noting that “Russia changes their mind” when talks drag on. His comments suggest that the window for a deal may be closing.
However, the territorial dispute remains a major stumbling block. Ukraine refuses to cede land, while Russia demands concessions. The refusal of either side to budge on this issue makes a quick resolution difficult.
Russia currently occupies Crimea and parts of four other regions. Moscow demands a Ukrainian withdrawal from the Donbas as a condition for peace. With Russian negotiators showing little willingness to compromise, Trump’s call for speed adds to the pressure on Ukraine.
