Ukraine willing to accept 30-day US-brokered ceasefire

Ukraine said it was ready to accept an American immediate shooting suggestion for 30 days in its war with Russia, prompting Washington to agree to resume military assistance in Kiev.

The proposed ceasefire, which will continue to be agreed upon by Russia, was announced in a joint statement that crowned several hours Talks between us and Ukrainian officials In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Washington said that it will immediately restore the delivery of weapons and ammunition and end its suspension to exchange information, which Kiev fears that he will seriously hinder him his ability to discover goals and hit them outside the battlefield.

US President Donald Trump said he hoped that Russia will agree to the ceasefire, and that he intends to speak with Vladimir Putin.

“Ukraine has agreed to this, and we hope that Russia will agree to that,” Trump told reporters outside the White House.

Maria Zakharova, a spokeswoman for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said that Moscow “has not excluded communications with US representatives in the next few days,” according to Newzio Tass.

The ceasefire, which can be extended with the approval of both parties, will exceed the partial truce proposed by Ukraine President Voludmir Zelinsky before the decisive meeting with American officials in Jeddah. This suggestion was only aimed at applying for long -term drones in addition to military activities in the Black Sea.

The ceasefire plan comes on Tuesday after hours of reporting the largest drone attack on Moscow by Ukraine since then Its conquest is wide In February 2022, with more than 90 drones targeting capital and 343 it was dropped throughout the country.

“Before you can negotiate, you have to stop shooting each other,” said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the American team.

In Telegram, Zelenskyy said that the United States suggested “a full 30 -day shooting, not only in relation to missiles and drones, not only in the Black Sea, but also along the entire line of confrontation.”

“Ukraine accepts this proposal, and we consider it positive, we are ready to take such a step,” he wrote.

“The United States must persuade Russia to do this,” he added.

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, who also participated in Jeddah negotiations, said that the two sides discussed “objective details” on how the war ended permanently.

This included “what guarantees that they will get their security and their prosperity in the long run, but they are also really looking for what this will require to finish this finally.”

He said Trump “immediately” temporarily raises the United States for security assistance and assistance. Al -Fals added that he intends to speak with his Russian counterpart “in the coming days.”

Zelinski has long pushed against the endowment of hostilities without arrangements to monitor and implement security guarantees to deter another Russian attack, regarding it as a phone deal that Moscow would exploit.

But his resistance angered Washington, and reached its climax in a stunning statue with Trump at the White House on February 28, followed by the suspension of military aid and the exchange of intelligence.

Zelenskyy has sought to correct relations by suggesting a cessation of drones, missiles and air strikes and stopping the temporary of all maritime operations. European officials said that such partial truce would be easier to monitor and apply.

A senior Ukrainian official told the Financial Times from Jeddah that Kiev “agreed to a ceasefire”, who is now putting the ball in the Moscow court.

“The question is Russia – what are they preparing?” They added.

Rubio said that the United States hopes that “Russia will say yes”, so that “talks can begin on how to end this war in an acceptable and permanent way for both sides.”

The Ukrainian official said that the delegations discussed Common mineral extraction deal It was supposed to be signed in Washington, but it was postponed after sharp talks between Trump and Zelinski in the Oval Office.

“when [Washington is] ready [to sign the deal] – We are ready. “

When asked if Zelinski would be invited to the White House, Trump added: “Certainly, certainly.”

Another Ukrainian official involved in negotiations on the metal deal said that no amendments have been made since FT stated for the first time that an agreement was reached by the two sides.

However, the official said that the additional negotiations will take place when the investment fund structure is placed under the first agreement.

Prime Minister Sir Kerr Starmer, one of the main players in Europe, called on the conflict, helps to reform relations between Zelinski and Trump, and talks about the United States, Ukraine, “an important moment of peace in Ukraine.” “We now need to double our efforts to reach a permanent and safe peace as soon as possible,” he added.

The European Union Command said it “welcomed” the results of Jeddah speaking.

“This is a positive development that could be a step towards a comprehensive, just and lasting peace for Ukraine. Ursula von der Lin, president of the European Commission and President of the European Council, said in a joint statement, said the ball is now in the Russian court.” The European Union is ready to play its full role, along with its partners, in the upcoming peace negotiations. “

Participated in additional reports by Christopher Miller in New York and Max Sidon in Berlin and Henry Foy in Brussels