United States Persists in Alliance with Ukraine, Advocating for a Complete and Permanent Ceasefire, According to US State Department Deputy Spokesperson Minyon Hueston on Estonian Channel Postimees
The United States is urging Russia and Ukraine to continue their negotiations, with the hope that a lasting peace can be achieved, according to Minyon Hueston, the US State Department Deputy Spokesperson.
Hueston made these remarks during an interview on the Estonian channel Postimees, expressing optimism about the potential of the Istanbul negotiations as a stepping stone towards a comprehensive and full ceasefire in Ukraine. She emphasized that the ceasefire is a key aspect of Washington's hope for a comprehensive and full cessation of hostilities in Ukraine.
Hueston did not specify any conditions or terms for the ceasefire, nor did she provide a timeline for when the ceasefire should be agreed upon. She also did not mention any potential consequences if the ceasefire is not achieved.
The US administration continues to prioritize a long-term, durable, and sustainable peace in the region, as stated by Hueston. This stance comes amidst ongoing high-level diplomacy with complex, unresolved issues around security guarantees and territorial concessions.
Recent summits involving US President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and several European leaders have focused on the Russo-Ukrainian War. Discussions have revolved around US-backed security guarantees for Ukraine that would be NATO-like but stop short of full NATO membership.
Russia, represented by Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, has demanded inclusion in any security guarantees, effectively seeking a veto power over Western military assistance to Ukraine. The Kremlin is also resistant to immediate bilateral meetings with Zelenskyy on timetables proposed by the US.
European leaders are taking a more active role in securing peace and security arrangements, working with the US side to design collective security guarantees for Ukraine outside NATO. The situation remains fluid with no immediate resolution agreed upon as of August 21, 2025.
[1] ABC News, "Trump Proposes US-Backed Security Guarantees for Ukraine," August 15, 2025. [2] CNN, "Trump's NATO-like Security Proposal for Ukraine," August 16, 2025. [3] BBC News, "Russia Demands Veto Power over Western Assistance to Ukraine," August 17, 2025. [4] The New York Times, "Trump Offers Ukraine Security Guarantees, but No NATO Membership," August 18, 2025. [5] Reuters, "US and European Allies Coordinate on Ukraine Security Guarantees," August 19, 2025.
Politics surrounding the Russo-Ukrainian War and general news have highlighted the US administration's focus on a long-term, durable, and sustainable peace in the region, with ongoing negotiations between Russia and Ukraine being a crucial aspect. These talks, such as the Istanbul negotiations, are being viewed as potential stepping stones towards a comprehensive and full ceasefire in Ukraine.
