Ukraine Agrees to 30-Day U.S.-Led Ceasefire Plan, Awaiting Russia's Response

Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-led ceasefire plan, contingent on Russia's acceptance, according to multiple sources. The proposal was discussed during negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and includes an immediate 30-day ceasefire aimed at halting all hostilities across the entire front line. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the ceasefire would be a step towards peace, with the U.S. resuming intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine. The plan also involves discussions on developing Ukraine's critical mineral resources, as agreed upon by U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The ceasefire proposal is seen as a positive move by Ukraine, with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stating that it would stop all forms of attacks, including missiles, drones, and bombs. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Jeddah. The U.S. and Ukraine have also highlighted the importance of humanitarian relief efforts during the ceasefire, including the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children. The ceasefire comes more than three years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.