Vice President JD Vance said President Donald Trump is prioritizing present realities over past disputes in his approach to ending the war in Ukraine.

“President Trump is not trying to focus on every nit-picky detail of how this thing started,” Vance explained. “He’s trying to focus on the nit-picky details of now — of what do the parties disagree on, what do they agree on, and how do you build a foundation from one side of that ledger to the other.”

Vance emphasized that Trump’s negotiating style is pragmatic, aiming to identify areas of consensus while narrowing gaps on contentious issues. Supporters argue that this forward-looking strategy increases the chances of reaching a workable peace framework.

The remarks highlight the administration’s attempt to differentiate its approach from previous U.S. efforts, focusing less on blame and more on building momentum toward a settlement.