The U.S. has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following successful talks in Saudi Arabia, where Kyiv agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire proposal. Ukrainian President Zelensky expressed cautious optimism, thanking the U.S., while emphasizing the need for Russia to accept the truce.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Ukraine is now prepared to enter immediate negotiations with Russia, and Washington will formally present the ceasefire offer to Moscow. However, Russian officials are cautious and have not committed to the ceasefire, with Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stating that Moscow needed further details before making a decision.
European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, have also supported the initiative, but warned that any peace agreement must include security guarantees for Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump, who had suspended military aid following a tense meeting with Zelensky last month, has now expressed readiness to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin to push for peace talks.
