On February 25 local time, U.S. Vice President Vance stated that diplomacy is the “ideal option” for ending the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Vance said, “The best way to resolve the issue is to continue engaging through diplomatic channels,” noting that this was a clear directive from U.S. President Donald Trump to his administration. However, Vance also acknowledged, “We are under no illusion that the two sides will reach a settlement easily.” (CCTV)