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US Vice President JD Vance has stated that Russia has made “notable concessions” in discussions to resolve its ongoing war in Ukraine, though he cautioned that signs indicating the conflict might soon end are lacking.
During an interview on NBC’s Meet the Press, Vance mentioned that Russian President Vladimir Putin has shifted his stance, particularly recognizing that Ukraine will need security guarantees to prevent future Russian aggression.
“The Russians have made significant concessions to President Trump for the first time in over three and a half years of this conflict,” Vance remarked. He added that Moscow has dropped its initial demand to establish a pro-Russian government in Kyiv and has acknowledged that Ukraine’s territorial integrity must be maintained.
Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, marking Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II. Initially, Putin demanded recognition of Russia’s control over annexed territories and aimed for greater influence over Ukraine’s political direction. Launched in February 2022, Russia’s invasion has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths. In exchange for ceasing Russia’s attacks, Putin reportedly wants Ukraine to cede the entire eastern Donbas region, abandon NATO membership ambitions, stay neutral, and keep Western troops out—a stance Reuters reported last week.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized on Sunday that a coalition of nations, including UN Security Council members, should serve as guarantors of Ukraine’s security.
Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump rekindled threats of sanctions against Russia if there’s no meaningful progress toward peace within two weeks, expressing frustration after a meeting with Putin in Alaska last week.
Vance indicated that sanctions would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis, recognizing that new penalties might not persuade Russia to agree to a ceasefire. He pointed out that Trump recently announced an additional 25% tariff on Indian goods, targeting New Delhi’s Russian oil purchases, as an example of the economic leverage available to promote peace.
“He has made it clear that Russia could be welcomed back into the global economy if they stop the killing, but they’ll remain isolated if they continue their assault,” Vance said.
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