Vance Not Confident Ukraine and Russia Will Reach Peace Deal

The vice president made the comments as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he felt the talks were nearing a ’real result.’

Vice President JD Vance speaks at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in Phoenix, Ariz., on Dec. 21, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

Vice President JD Vance said that he “wouldn’t say with confidence” that the United States would resolve the war between Russia and Ukraine, in comments published on Dec. 22.

While speaking to UnHerd, Vance stated that Washington, nevertheless, would “keep on trying to negotiate.”