Regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine, U.S. Vice President Jay D. Vance stated that despite active diplomatic efforts, the conflict remains unresolved due to the lack of political will on both sides. He also noted that diplomacy and economic pressure on the Kremlin could help resolve the situation.
According to Vance, the key issue is the absence of political will on both sides. 'No matter how many diplomatic efforts we make, an agreement is possible only when both sides are willing to conclude it. Until that is the case', he stated.
Vance also noted that the current administration is acting more energetically than its predecessors, trying to engage unconventional approaches in the process. He emphasized that 'diplomacy that allows for flexible solutions and delegates some powers to local actors' yields better results.
Vance also pointed out the effectiveness of economic pressure on the Kremlin through the imposition of tariffs and negotiations with other countries regarding the reduction of Russian oil purchases. Regarding President Trump's attitude towards the situation, he mentioned that Trump may sometimes lose patience, but continues to believe in the possibility of reaching an agreement.
Overall, Jay D. Vance highlights the efforts of the USA to utilize diplomacy and economic measures to resolve the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, taking into account the various courses of action of the parties and the need for political will to achieve peace.