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Russia and U.S. Discuss Ceasefire Proposal as Ukraine Endorses 30-Day Truce

Moscow reviews U.S.-backed ceasefire plan while signaling hardline demands, as Ukraine braces for further Russian offensives.

U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio, U.S National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak, and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov hold a meeting in the presence of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 11, 2025. SAUL LOEB/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
From left, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Saudi Arabian Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak hold a meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Tuesday, March 11, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaking to the press during a refueling stop at Shannon Airport in Shannon, Ireland on March 12, 2025.

Overview

  • Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, awaiting Russia's response to the plan for halting hostilities in the ongoing war.
  • Russia's demands for peace talks include recognition of its territorial claims in Ukraine, NATO restrictions, and a demilitarized buffer zone near Crimea.
  • U.S. President Donald Trump has warned of severe sanctions if Russia rejects the ceasefire while expressing hope for a peaceful resolution.
  • Russian forces have reclaimed significant territory in the Kursk region, dealing a blow to Ukraine's leverage in negotiations.
  • Analysts note Russia's reluctance for a swift resolution, with Kremlin-linked documents outlining strategies to extend the conflict and weaken Western unity.