On March 12, senior officials from the U.S. and Ukraine convened in Jeddah, resulting in agreement on a 30-day truce aimed at establishing long-lasting peace. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy hailed the truce, while U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio remarked that the next move lies with Russia. The U.S. announced an immediate resumption of military aid to Ukraine and intelligence sharing. Russia's forces reported territorial gains amid ongoing hostilities. Trump expressed hope for Russia's acceptance of the ceasefire and planned discussions with Moscow. The situation remains tense as both sides navigate the potential for peace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the truce as a positive deal, emphasizing that the U.S. must convince Russia to accept the proposal.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that after talks, 'the ball is now in Russia's court,' indicating a shift in diplomatic responsibility.
Following the Jeddah talks, Washington announced the lifting of military aid suspensions to Ukraine and a resumption of intelligence sharing.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov highlighted that Russia expects the U.S. to brief them on talks held with Ukrainian officials regarding the ceasefire.
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