The US has stated its intention to withdraw from attempting to broker a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine unless significant progress is made in the coming days.

According to the US Secretary of State, a decision on whether to continue with the endeavour will be made quickly, within a matter of days.

The US President has invested considerable time and energy into this effort but also has other pressing matters that require attention.

Recent talks between the US and Ukraine have shown some signs of progress, with the US President expecting to sign a deal granting access to Ukraine's minerals next week.

However, previous attempts at signing such an agreement have been unsuccessful.

The US Secretary of State met with European and Ukrainian leaders in Paris, where he discussed the US peace framework, which received an encouraging reception.

The Russian Foreign Minister was also briefed on the talks and some elements of the US peace framework.

The issue of US security guarantees as part of any deal was raised during the discussions.

While acknowledging the difficulties in reaching a peace agreement, the US Secretary of State emphasized the need for signs of progress soon.

He noted that narrowing the differences between parties is crucial to determining whether a deal can be achieved within the desired timeframe.