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Ukraine Agrees to 30-Day Ceasefire as Russia Weighs Proposal

The U.S. has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, but skepticism lingers over Russia's commitment to a truce.

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 and the U.S. have agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal during talks in Saudi Arabia, with the deal contingent on Russia's acceptance.
  • The U.S. has restored military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which had been paused following a tense exchange between Presidents Trump and Zelensky last month.
  • Russia has yet to formally respond to the proposal, with Kremlin sources suggesting Moscow may seek guarantees before agreeing to any truce.
  • European officials and analysts remain doubtful of Russia's willingness to uphold a ceasefire, citing its history of violating similar agreements.
  • The ceasefire discussions come as fighting continues, with Russia claiming territorial advances in Ukraine's Kursk region and ongoing air attacks on Kyiv.