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Kiev and Washington have announced that they have reached an agreement for a ceasefire and the resumption of US military aid. The ball is now in the field in Russia, says Marco Rubio.
Ukraine has accepted the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. The announcement was made in a joint statement Between Kiev and Washington, where the United States also agreed to end the suspension of military aid to Ukraine.
Speaking of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said: “Ukraine is ready to start talking and stop shooting”.
The agreement comes in the sequence of More than seven hours of negotiations Among the US and Ukrainian delegations, with the aim of ending the conflict that began with the Russian invasion more than three years ago. The decision also signals greater proximity between Zelenskyy and Trump, after what they had in the White House.
As part of the agreement, the US suspended its temporary break in sharing information with Ukraine and will resume safety assistance. In addition, both US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pledged to finalize a “comprehensive agreement” for the exploration of Ukraine minerals.
Rubio emphasized that ceasefire is a way for lasting resolution. “Today we made an offer that the Ukrainians accepted, which is to enter a ceasefire and immediate negotiations to end this conflict in a way that is lasting and sustainable“, These.
The ceasefire, which may be extended by mutual agreement, also includes provisions regarding humanitarian efforts. These measures focus on Exchange of War Prisonerin the release of detained civilians and the return of Ukrainian children who were forcibly taken during the conflict.
The US and Ukraine reiterated that peace It depends on the reciprocity of Russia. “The United States will communicate to Russia that Russian reciprocity is the key to achieving peace,” reads a joint statement of delegations.
It is not yet known if Russia will agree with the proposal, but Rubio already warns: “If they say no, then we will unfortunately know what the obstacle to peace is.”
