Ukraine Considers Ceasefire as U.S. Resumes Milita...

Ukraine Considers Ceasefire as U.S. Resumes Military Aid

Zim Now Writer

Ukraine has signaled its willingness to accept a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire in its conflict with Russia following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia.

In return, the United States has agreed to immediately resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv, according to a joint statement from both nations.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the U.S. delegation, stated that he would present the ceasefire proposal to Moscow. "The President wanted this war to end yesterday... Our hope is that the Russians will answer 'yes' as quickly as possible, so we can move to the next phase of real negotiations," Rubio said, referring to U.S. President Donald Trump.

While Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy was in Saudi Arabia, he did not directly participate in the negotiations. However, he later described the ceasefire proposal as a "positive step," emphasizing that it would apply to all combat operations along the frontlines, not just aerial and naval engagements.

Beyond the ceasefire discussions, Washington and Kyiv reaffirmed their commitment to finalizing a comprehensive deal for the development of Ukraine’s critical mineral resources. The agreement, which has been in negotiation for weeks, was previously stalled after a tense meeting between Trump and Zelenskiy at the White House.

A senior Ukrainian official also disclosed that discussions included potential security guarantees for Ukraine, though no specifics were provided.

Even as diplomatic efforts continue, Ukraine launched a major overnight drone attack on Russian targets, underscoring the ongoing volatility of the conflict. The response from Moscow to both the ceasefire proposal and the renewed U.S. support.