Ukraine has announced its support for a Trump administration proposal for a 30-day cease-fire with Russia following meetings in Saudi Arabia where the United States agreed to lift a pause on intelligence sharing with Kyiv and resume military assistance. The talks in Jeddah brought new momentum to negotiations that had faltered after a public confrontation at the White House between the Ukrainian and U.S. presidents. Both countries acknowledged the terms of any cease-fire would be subject to Russia’s approval.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed hope for an end to the war, stating that the ball is now in Russia’s court. President Putin has signaled that he will demand concessions such as ruling out NATO membership for Ukraine before agreeing to a halt in the conflict. The joint statement also mentioned the development of Ukraine’s natural resources and humanitarian relief efforts as part of the agreement.
The cease-fire announcement came after the U.S. suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine, affecting Ukrainian soldiers on the front lines. The deal was achieved after constructive talks and offers from both sides. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer praised the agreement as an important moment for peace in Ukraine and called on Russia to agree to a cease-fire and end the fighting. The war has been raging along nearly 700 miles of trenches in Ukraine’s east, with devastating consequences for both sides. The details of how the cease-fire will be implemented remain to be seen.
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