Ukraine Proposes Limited Ceasefire in Talks with U.S. in Saudi Arabia

As Russian advances intensify in Kursk, Ukraine seeks a ceasefire in the air and at sea to revive U.S. support and explore peace options.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia to meet U.S. and Saudi officials, proposing a limited ceasefire in the air and at sea as a precursor to broader peace negotiations.
The U.S. has paused military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, pressuring Kyiv to demonstrate a willingness to seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
Russian forces are advancing in the Kursk region, with reports of thousands of Ukrainian troops at risk of encirclement, increasing the urgency for a ceasefire.
The proposed ceasefire would include halting long-range missile strikes and releasing prisoners, with Ukraine also signaling readiness to sign a minerals agreement with the U.S. as part of broader negotiations.
International discussions are underway in Paris and elsewhere to plan a potential peacekeeping force for Ukraine, though skepticism persists about the feasibility of such efforts.