On May 7, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration believes direct talks between Russia and Ukraine are essential to ending the ongoing war. He stated that both sides need to agree on a basic framework for communication, which he called a critical step toward peace. Vance emphasized that while international support matters, lasting resolution requires Moscow and Kyiv to engage directly. His remarks signal a shift toward diplomacy in the Trump administration’s approach to the conflict, amid growing international calls for a negotiated settlement rather than continued reliance on military support alone. Watch video.