Ukraine is agreeing to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire pending Russia's acceptance of the conditions. The joint statement from talks in Jeddah emphasizes negotiations towards long-term peace and Ukraine's commitment to peace efforts. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted the need for Russia’s cooperation, and Ukrainian officials express a strong desire for a just and lasting peace, marking a shift in the alliance between the US and Ukraine regarding the ongoing conflict with Russia.
"Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by the Russian Federation."
"The ball is in the (Russians') court, and if the Kremlin does not agree to the deal, we'll unfortunately know what the impediment is to peace."
"Today we demonstrated to the world we want peace, a just and lasting peace," stated Head of Ukrainian president's office, Andriy Yermak.
"Our position is absolutely clear: Ukraine has been striving for peace from the first moment of the war, and we want to do everything to achieve peace as quickly and reliably as possible - so that there is no more war," said President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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