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The United States has accused Russia of making excessive demands in its conditions to end the ongoing military operation in Ukraine.
Vice President JD Vance made the remarks on Wednesday at the Munich Leaders Meeting in Washington, D.C., hosted by the Munich Security Conference.
Vance told attendees that the Trump administration is working towards a long-term settlement aimed at preventing further hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.
He said that after evaluating Russia’s initial peace proposal, “our reaction to it was you’re asking for too much.”
Vance disclosed that the Russians are insisting on “a certain set of requirements” alongside “a certain set of concessions,” noting, “We think they’re asking for too much.”
However, the vice president acknowledged that negotiations can take various forms and stopped short of claiming that Russia is unwilling to reach a resolution.
He also hinted that the Trump administration is now focusing on a potential permanent settlement, moving beyond previous efforts to secure a one-month ceasefire.
In March, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the U.S., but Russia refused to accept all the conditions, prompting a series of diplomatic visits by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff.
In other news, Russia has declared that the United Kingdom is not qualified to mediate in the Ukrainian conflict, accusing London of openly taking sides.
President Vladimir Putin’s press secretary, Dmitry Peskov, stated that Russia does not regard the UK as a neutral party due to its unilateral stance.
“To effectively mediate, one must maintain an equal distance from all parties involved in the conflict.
“Given its obvious alignment, London neither qualifies nor can play such a role,” Peskov said on Saturday, according to Anadolu Agency.
