Referring to the X platform for Tuesday's ceasefire talks, Annalena Baerbock considered the action agreed as a possible turning point. "Now Russia must end its aggressive war," she stressed.
"The consequence of today's talks Ukraine-US can become an crucial turning point in Ukraine's quest for lasting peace and security. Germany, together with our partners, will support the Ukrainian people further along this road," she added.
Proposed ceasefire
"Ukraine has expressed its willingness to accept the US proposal to implement an interim 30-day ceasefire without delay, which can be extended by common consent of the parties and subject to acceptance and simultaneous implementation by the Russian Federation", says a message after Tuesday's American-Ukrainian talks in Jeddah.
Head of Ukrainian diplomacy Andriy Sybiha stressed that the proposal for a temporary ceasefire is the beginning of efforts to bring about a just end to the war, but does not mean a frost on the conflict.
The US and Ukraine besides announced "the beginning of negotiations to accomplish a lasting peace that will guarantee Ukraine's long-term security".
