The Trump administration made clear it will abandon peace attempts for Ukraine if Russia fails to adhere to any terms, but the president did not say whether there would be consequences.

Washington is ready to cease its mediation efforts to end Russia's war against Ukraine if one of the sides "makes it very difficult" to settle, U.S. President Donald Trump told journalists on April 18.

Donald Trump has said the US could “take a pass” on Ukraine peace talks if Moscow or Kyiv “make it very difficult”, but added he thought there was a “good chance” of succeeding. He also said negotiations are “coming to a head” and insisted that neither side is “playing” him in his push to end the grinding war.