A 30-day ceasefire proposal backed by the US has been accepted by Ukraine; Washington restores military assistance and pushes for Russian compliance.
March 11, 2025: Major Developments in Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
In a significant diplomatic breakthrough, Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal put forward by the United States during high-stakes negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The US has also announced the resumption of military aid and intelligence sharing, which had been suspended following a fallout between President Donald Trump and Ukraine’s leadership.
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🔹 Ukraine agreed to a full month-long ceasefire to facilitate peace negotiations.
🔹 The US will restore military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
🔹 Russia is yet to confirm its stance on the proposal, with the US urging Moscow to comply.
🔹 Ukraine staged a major drone attack on Moscow just hours before the ceasefire talks.
🔹 A new US-Ukraine deal is in the works, securing US access to Ukrainian mineral resources in exchange for continued support.
🚨 Trump’s Shift & Russian Response Awaited
📢 US Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
“The ball is now in Russia’s court. If they reject this deal, we’ll know who the real obstacle to peace is.”
President Donald Trump, who previously cut off aid after a tense meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky, has welcomed Ukraine’s decision and hinted at a potential call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
⚠️ The Biden-era NATO security assurances for Ukraine remain uncertain, as Trump has explicitly ruled out Ukrainian NATO membership in any peace deal.
🌍 Global Reactions & Next Steps
✔ European allies remain cautious – France and Germany insist on security guarantees for Ukraine.
✔ G7 leaders to meet in Canada, where the US will push for softened rhetoric on Russia to facilitate peace.
✔ Poland supports the US initiative, calling it an “important step toward peace.”
✔ France demands “credible security guarantees” for Ukraine before finalizing the ceasefire terms.
📢 What’s Next?
➡ Russia is expected to respond soon to the ceasefire proposal.
➡ Ukraine seeks long-term security guarantees, but Trump has ruled out NATO membership for Kyiv.
➡ More diplomatic discussions are scheduled, with top US and Russian officials set to engage.
🔴 Stay tuned for further updates as the situation unfolds.
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