Vice President JD Vance expressed the Trump administration's desire to see Russian and Ukrainian officials agree to a meeting as the next step in ending the war between the countries.
Key Points
Importance of closing the gap in demands between Russia and Ukraine
Need for cool heads to prevail for a durable peace
Acknowledgment of the destructiveness of the ongoing conflict
Pros
Initiating direct communication between Russian and Ukrainian officials
Focus on understanding both parties' perspectives to end the conflict
Aims for a durable peace that benefits both countries economically
Cons
Significant differences in demands between Russia and Ukraine
Challenge of mediating without direct negotiations between the two sides