Jeddah Summit: U.S. and Ukraine reach 30-day ceasefire agreement
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On Tuesday, March 11th, talks were held in Jeddah, chaired by Saudi Arabia, between the United States and Ukraine. After more than eight hours of negotiations, the countries respective's delegations reached an agreement – communicated through a joint statement – that includes a 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, as well as the resumption of sharing intelligence and security support to Ukrainian forces, which U.S. had temporarily paused.
Additionally, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the proposal will be presented to Russia in the coming days, in the hope that it will be approved by the Kremlin as soon as possible, allowing the second phase of negotiations to begin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin had already declared his openness to discussing a peace agreement, but not a temporary ceasefire, especially without guarantees that would safeguard Russia's long-term security. On January 20, Putin had already stated to his Security Council that he would not accept a short-term truce, particularly if it allowed Ukrainian forces to strengthen and continue the conflict.
Putin also ruled out the possibility of making territorial concessions to Ukraine, stating that it is up to Ukraine to withdraw from the areas seized by the Russian military. Meanwhile, Ukrainian leader Zelensky stated that the 30-day ceasefire would begin when the Kremlin accepts the 30-day truce.
Meanwhile U.S. President Donald Trump announced that in the coming days, Zelensky will sign the minerals deal. In early March, a few days after the diplomatic incident occured at the White House – Zelensky had told the BBC he was ready to proceed with signing.
Additionally, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the proposal will be presented to Russia in the coming days, in the hope that it will be approved by the Kremlin as soon as possible, allowing the second phase of negotiations to begin.
Russian President Vladimir Putin had already declared his openness to discussing a peace agreement, but not a temporary ceasefire, especially without guarantees that would safeguard Russia's long-term security. On January 20, Putin had already stated to his Security Council that he would not accept a short-term truce, particularly if it allowed Ukrainian forces to strengthen and continue the conflict.
Putin also ruled out the possibility of making territorial concessions to Ukraine, stating that it is up to Ukraine to withdraw from the areas seized by the Russian military. Meanwhile, Ukrainian leader Zelensky stated that the 30-day ceasefire would begin when the Kremlin accepts the 30-day truce.
Meanwhile U.S. President Donald Trump announced that in the coming days, Zelensky will sign the minerals deal. In early March, a few days after the diplomatic incident occured at the White House – Zelensky had told the BBC he was ready to proceed with signing.