Following intense negotiations, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day cease-fire proposal from the Trump administration, while securing the resumption of crucial U.S. military aid. Despite skepticism regarding Russia's acceptance of the cease-fire, Ukrainian officials celebrated renewed military assistance, viewing it as a positive step in U.S.-Ukraine relations. President Zelensky publicly expressed gratitude towards President Trump, acknowledging previous tensions after a frostier engagement led to the temporary halt of aid. The meeting in Jeddah marked a turning point amidst shifting dynamics in U.S. foreign policy with both Russia and Ukraine.
While Ukrainians were deeply skeptical that Russia would accept the proposal for a cease-fire, the unfreezing of critical American assistance was widely seen as a positive development.
President Zelensky publicly expressed gratitude after he was accused of not being appreciative enough during a disastrous Oval Office meeting last month.
The sudden reduction in support came after weeks of growing tension as the White House seemed to more closely align itself with the Kremlin.
The resumption of U.S. weapons deliveries and intelligence sharing was one outcome of the meeting on Tuesday in the coastal city of Jeddah.
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