Ukraine Agrees to 30-Day Ceasefire With Russia After Saudi Arabia Talks, U.S. Resumes Aid

Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia, contingent on Russia's acceptance. The ceasefire, which covers all fronts, could be extended if mutually agreed upon by both parties. Following Ukraine's decision, the United States has resumed military aid and intelligence sharing with Kyiv. This decision reverses a temporary suspension of assistance imposed earlier. The agreement was reached after high-level talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, involving U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Ukrainian officials, including Andriy Yermak and Andrii Sybiha. The discussions lasted over eight hours. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the next step lies with Russia, urging Moscow to agree to the ceasefire proposal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed readiness to implement the ceasefire and highlighted its potential as a step toward peace. The U.S. and Ukraine also agreed to expedite negotiations on developing Ukraine's critical mineral resources as part of their broader cooperation.