U.S. Restores Military Aid to Ukraine as 30-Day Ceasefire Proposal Gains Traction
Talks in Saudi Arabia result in U.S. aid resumption and Ukraine's agreement to a conditional ceasefire, awaiting Russian acceptance.
- The U.S. has resumed military and intelligence aid to Ukraine after a brief suspension under the Trump administration, signaling renewed support for Kyiv.
- Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, contingent on Russia's willingness to reciprocate and implement the agreement simultaneously.
- The two nations discussed a potential long-term peace framework, including security guarantees for Ukraine and the involvement of European partners in negotiations.
- Both sides agreed to expedite a deal on Ukraine's critical mineral resources, which had previously stalled in earlier discussions.
- The ceasefire proposal comes amidst heightened tensions, including Ukraine's recent drone strikes on Moscow and ongoing Russian attacks on civilian areas in Ukraine.