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Ukraine Agrees to U.S.-Proposed 30-Day Ceasefire as Peace Talks Begin

The interim ceasefire, contingent on Russian agreement, could restart stalled negotiations and resume U.S. military aid to Ukraine.

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attends the annual Commonwealth Day Service of Celebration at Westminster Abbey, in London. March 10, 2025.   Yui Mok/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Overview

  • Ukraine has accepted a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, halting missile, drone, and bomb attacks across the frontline, pending Russian agreement.
  • The U.S. announced the immediate resumption of intelligence sharing and military aid to Ukraine following Kyiv's decision to support the ceasefire.
  • Humanitarian relief, including the exchange of prisoners and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children, is a key focus of the ceasefire process.
  • Russia has yet to agree to the ceasefire, with officials emphasizing that any deal must align with Moscow's terms and battlefield realities.
  • U.S. and Ukrainian officials have also revived talks on a minerals deal to bolster Ukraine's economy and enhance its long-term security.