US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that the US might pull out of the Russia-Ukraine peace process if no tangible progress is made soon. Speaking in Paris after landmark talks with Ukraine and European allies, Rubio emphasized the growing frustration in Washington. The next round of talks in London may decide the future of US involvement. Simultaneously, the US and Ukraine are moving forward on a delayed mineral resources deal, closely tied to peace negotiations.

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• US may exit Ukraine peace efforts if no progress in next talks.
• Rubio made statement after US-EU-Ukraine talks in Paris.
• London round next week may decide US’s future role.
• Months of talks failed to yield major breakthroughs.
• US-Ukraine mineral deal also back in focus, now progressing.
• Deal delayed earlier after tense Oval Office meeting.
• US allies UK, France, Germany actively involved in talks.
• Russia still opposes ceasefire, demands end to Ukraine mobilization.
• Fresh Russian attacks hit Kharkiv, Sumy; several killed, dozens injured.
• Ceasefire seen as key to stopping civilian deaths, but no deal yet.