As War Continues in Ukraine, Here’s Where Efforts on a Cease-Fire Stand

With U.S. frustration rising, Marco Rubio warned that the Trump administration could abandon its peacemaking efforts in the absence of any clear progress.

Russia's President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Steve Witkoff (L), U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy, during a meeting in Saint Petersburg, Russia, on April 11, 2025. Gavriil Grigorov/AFP via Getty Images

The Russia-Ukraine war, now in its fourth year, continues to rage.

During his election campaign, U.S. President Donald Trump pledged to swiftly bring an end to the deadly conflict upon returning to office in January.