Ukraine open to 30-day ceasefire, US to resume military aid and intelligence sharing
Ukraine announced its readiness to suspend military actions for 30 days. In response, the United States may resume arms deliveries and information exchange. During talks held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, representatives from the United States and Ukraine agreed on the necessary steps to restore long-term peace and security, as stated in a press release from the Presidency of Ukraine.
The Ukrainian delegation expressed gratitude for the support provided by the United States and emphasized the importance of international cooperation in reaching a peace agreement. Ukraine has accepted the American proposal for a temporary ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of both parties, contingent on simultaneous acceptance and implementation by the Russian Federation.
According to the cited source, the officials also discussed the significance of humanitarian efforts as part of the peace process, including the exchange of prisoners, the release of detained civilians, and the return of forcibly displaced Ukrainian children.
Both delegations agreed to establish negotiating teams and to immediately begin talks aimed at achieving a lasting peace agreement that would ensure the long-term security of Ukraine.
Additionally, the parties agreed to finalize a comprehensive agreement on the development of Ukraine’s critical mineral resources shortly, to strengthen Ukraine’s economy and ensure the country's long-term prosperity and security.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, "We will now take this offer to the Russians," and expressed hope that they would accept it. "The ball is now in their court," Rubio added, reiterating in a press conference that President Donald Trump wants the war to end. Clarifying details about the ceasefire proposal, Rubio mentioned that "the offer is to stop the shooting," which goes beyond President Zelensky’s proposal for a partial truce at sea and in the air.
On the other hand, Viktor Sobolev, a deputy in the Russian State Duma, declared that the ceasefire proposal was “completely unacceptable.” The Economist reported that he stressed such a ceasefire would only benefit the Ukrainian Armed Forces and asserted that there would be no agreement on a 30-day pause during which the US could continue to rearm Ukraine.
