[The US will no longer act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia]
On May 1, Tami Brooks, the official spokesperson of the U.S. Department of State, said that the United States will no longer act as a mediator between Ukraine and Russia. She emphasized the necessity of direct contact between Moscow and Kiev.
Brooks stated that the way the U.S. works on this issue is changing. Washington no longer plans to actively participate in the organization and holding of meetings between the conflicting parties. The U.S. Department of State believes that now is the time for Russia and Ukraine to work independently.
Brooks said, "We will no longer act as mediators. We won't instantly fly to the other end of the world to host meetings. Now the work should be carried out by both sides. It's time to do so."
Brooks pointed out that the United States will continue to support peace efforts, but she emphasized that the outcome of the conflict depends on specific proposals made by Russia and Ukraine. Brooks also added that the United States also needs to pay attention to other regions of the world.
Previously, Vice President Vance of the United States said that Washington will intensify efforts to organize direct negotiations between all parties involved in the Ukrainian conflict within the next 100 days.
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