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Peace deal unlikely as Russia, Ukraine hold firm – Vance
Peace deal unlikely as Russia, Ukraine hold firm – Vance
Russia and Ukraine still far from peace, says US Vice President
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance told Newsmax that neither Russia nor Ukraine is ready to agree to peace.
Despite ongoing efforts by the administration, both sides remain too far apart to reach a resolution. “Right now, despite all the work we’ve done, and we intend to continue working on it, the Russians and Ukrainians are simply not in a place where they can come to an agreement,” Vance said.
Vance: both sides must want peace
Vance stressed that a peace agreement can only happen when both parties are willing to negotiate.
Underlining the current lack of alignment. Though he remains hopeful a deal is possible, he admitted it will take significant additional work to get there.
Russian battlefield perceptions hinder talks
According to Vance, one of the biggest obstacles to peace is the disconnect between Russia’s perception and reality on the battlefield.
“I believe there is a fundamental discrepancy in expectations, because Russians tend to think they are doing better on the battlefield than they actually are,” reports the newspaper WpWiadomości. This misjudgment has complicated negotiations in recent months.
Tariffs, not sanctions, seen as more effective
Vance revealed a shift in U.S. policy, stating that tariffs are proving more effective than sanctions when it comes to influencing Russia’s behavior.
“When it comes to Russia specifically, the main driver of their economy is obviously oil, which they sell to India and China,” he noted during the interview, according to WpWiadomości.
Washington looks to India and China to curb oil sales
The administration is now working with India and China to limit Russia’s oil exports—a key part of its strategy to pressure Moscow.
“So (the president) is working with both India and China to try to curtail these oil sales and put some pressure on the parties in the region to achieve peace,” WpWiadomości reports. Vance added that Trump remains committed to pushing for progress.
India reportedly cutting Russian oil imports
A White House official told Reuters that India and the U.S. had recently held productive trade talks, Reuters reports.
As a result, some Indian refineries are already halving their imports of Russian oil. However, there has been no formal announcement from New Delhi about a full suspension of Russian crude purchases.
Trump claims Modi pledged to stop Russian oil buys
President Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that India would stop buying oil from Russia.
“He assured me today that they will not buy oil from Russia. Now I have to make sure China does the same,” Trump stated from the Oval Office. The Indian Foreign Ministry later confirmed talks with Washington but stressed its duty to protect domestic consumers, Reuters reports.
Ukraine policy, inflation, and nuclear concerns
Vance also criticized previous U.S. policy on Ukraine, pointing to the billions of dollars sent abroad, according to Reuters. He added that any drastic withdrawal by India from Russian crude could trigger a rise in fuel prices and inflation.
Between April and September, India imported 1.75 million barrels of Russian oil per day, accounting for 36% of its total imports — down slightly from 40% the previous year.
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