According to the Financial Times, US President Donald Trump has begun to lose interest in negotiations aimed at achieving peace in Ukraine, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East draws more of Washington's focus. European sources describe the current state of discussions as a deadlock, primarily attributing this stagnation to Trump’s diminished engagement in seeking a resolution to the Ukrainian crisis. The concerns are echoed by EU diplomats who indicate that the shift in US priorities is detrimental to the peace process between Russia and Ukraine.

The diplomats have noted that the shift in focus towards Iran has allowed Russia to take advantage of the situation. With rising oil prices and a suspension of US sanctions, Russia appears to be positioned favorably as the conflict in Ukraine remains unresolved. Furthermore, a shortage of US weapons, which are crucial for supporting the Ukrainian Armed Forces, compounds the problem and raises concerns about the overall military readiness of Ukraine in the wake of dwindling American supplies.

Amid these developments, some European officials express grave concerns about the integrity of the negotiation process, suggesting it is "really in the danger zone." The trilateral discussions involving Ukrainian and Russian representatives, with US mediation, face an uncertain future, raising alarms about the geopolitical balance and potential ramifications for regional stability if the deadlock persists.