The USA has agreed during talks in Saudi Arabia to resume military assistance to Ukraine and intelligence exchange, Reuters has reported. Kiev, in turn, expressed readiness to accept the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would present the proposal to the Russian side.
“We hope that the Russians will say yes as soon as possible so that we can move to the second phase, which involves real negotiations,” Rubio said.
Vladimir Zelensky said the ceasefire was a “positive proposal” that encompassed the entire front line in the conflict, not just the fighting in the air and at sea.
In addition, Washington and Kiev agreed on a deal on rare earth metals.
US President Donald Trump, in turn, said that the meeting of the Russian and American delegation will be held on March 11 or 12. He also expressed hope that Russia would agree to a ceasefire.
It’s heartening to see efforts towards a ceasefire. Hopefully, both sides will seize this opportunity to pave the way for lasting peace.
The involvement of the U.S. and other international partners is crucial in brokering peace. Let’s hope Russia responds positively to these proposals.
A 30-day ceasefire is a good start, but real negotiations must address the root causes of the conflict. Let’s see if both sides are genuinely committed to finding a peaceful resolution.