On May 17, 2025, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the United States does not intend to engage in "endless negotiations" to resolve the conflict in Ukraine. Washington demands real progress in the dialogue between Moscow and Kiev in the next few days, otherwise the US may abandon its role as a mediator. Rubio said this in an interview with CNN, emphasizing that the administration of President Donald Trump expects concrete actions from both sides. The statement came amid preparations for Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for May 19, and a conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Rubio noted that the United States has already invested significant effort in the diplomatic process, including talks in Saudi Arabia and consultations with European allies.

"We won't fly around the world organizing meetings if there is no progress," " he said, adding that the lack of progress would force Washington to switch to other priorities, such as countering China.

According to the Secretary of State, the White House is optimistic, but the administration's patience is not unlimited. Earlier, Trump allowed the US to withdraw from the negotiations if the parties did not demonstrate a willingness to compromise, although no specific conditions were named.