Ukraine Agrees to U.S. Proposal for 30-Day Ceasefire with Russia to Draft Peace Plan

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the U.S., contingent on Russia's acceptance. The ceasefire aims to halt the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, which has been a significant point of tension internationally. Zelenskyy stated that the ceasefire period would be utilized to draft a comprehensive peace plan, including security guarantees for Ukraine. This move comes after a meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where discussions focused on ending Russia's invasion. The Trump administration has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following the agreement. The Kremlin has indicated that it is carefully studying the terms of the U.S. proposal. The U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, mentioned that the ball is now in Russia's court, emphasizing that the U.S. will present the ceasefire offer to Moscow.