During the Tuesday talks in Saudi Arabia, an agreement was reached between Ukraine and the United States on the implementation of a 30-day ceasefire. The United States has undertaken to immediately reconstruct the exchange of intelligence and military support for Ukraine. Russia has already responded to these findings.
The talks of the U.S. and Ukrainian delegation at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Jedud lasted almost 9 hours. It was the first gathering of representatives of both countries since the quarrel of their presidents, Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenski in the White home on 28 February. The U.S. side was represented by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National safety Advisor Mike Waltz; Ukraine – Head of the Cabinet of president Andrij Jermak, Head of the MFA Andrij Sybiha and Defence Minister Rustem Dyelow.
"Ukraine has expressed its willingness to accept the US proposal to implement an immediate, temporary 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by common agreement of the parties and subject to acceptance and simultaneous implementation by the Russian Federation", says a message published by the Ministry of State Diplomacy. "The United States will inform Russia that reciprocity on the part of Russia is the key to achieving peace", added.
The paper besides states that the United States will "immediately lift an intelligence gap and resume safety assistance to Ukraine". The US and Ukraine besides announced "the beginning of negotiations to accomplish a lasting peace that will guarantee Ukraine's long-term security". The message stresses the importance of humanitarian aid for the peace process, including the exchange of prisoners, the release of civilians and the return of displaced Ukrainian children.
He praises the courage of the Ukrainians and expresses his gratitude to Trump, legislature and U.S. citizens for "allowing crucial advancement towards peace." Rubio said after the gathering that "the ball is now on the side of Russia" and added that the motion of goodwill he hoped for from Moscow was a truce. He noted that the proposal would be made by Russia "by many channels".
Waltz said support for Ukraine is restored immediately. He added that this besides applies to equipment transferred from U.S. magazines as part of packages passed by the Joe Biden administration. Rubio reported that, although the natural material exploitation partnership agreement was not the main subject of discussions, the presidents of both countries "instructed government representatives (in Washington and Kiev) to lead to the signing of the agreement".
Head of Ukrainian diplomacy Sybiha stated that the proposal for a temporary ceasefire is an effort to start a way to a just end to the war, but this means a frost of the conflict. He stressed that "this also... shows who truly is curious in the room". ‘The troops of the Armed Forces of Ukraine proceed to carry out combat tasks. The temporary ceasefire will enter into force only if Russia accepts and simultaneously implements (its commitments)" - stressed the head of the MFA.
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenski stated that the proposed ceasefire concerns actions in the air, on the water and along the full line of fighting. Ukraine accepts this proposal, we consider it positive, we are ready to take this step, and the US must convince Russia to do so. This means that we agree, and if the Russians agree, the ceasefire will work at the same time," said Zelenski.
He pointed out that Ukraine was going to talks with Americans with proposals of "total silence in the sky and sea". He estimated that the American side understood Kiev's arguments and his proposals, and thanked Trump for gathering between their teams. Trump said on Tuesday that "there will be talks with the Russians about the ceasefire on Wednesday". He besides expressed hope that Moscow would accept the proposal of a 30-day truce.
He suggested that he himself would besides talk to Vladimir Putin “still this week”. According to erstwhile reports, the U.S. mediate East MP Steve Witkoff will most likely be able to interview Vladimir Putin on Thursday. The Russian Ministry of abroad Affairs said that it does not exclude contacts with US representatives "within the next fewer days", said Reuter, citing Russian media.
When asked if the president of the United States would invitation Zelenski back to the White House, he replied: Sure, absolutely. On the night of Monday on Tuesday Ukraine carried out most likely the largest drone attack on Moscow so far. At least 1 individual was killed; 3 were injured. Local media reported that the attack forced the temporary closure of 2 airports, caused fires and damaged homes.
In turn, the authorities of the Donetsk Oblast reported that six people, including 2 children, were killed as a consequence of Russian shelling in the region on Tuesday, including 7 people, including a child. We do not exclude contacts with representatives of the United States in the coming days," said MFA spokesperson in Moscow Maria Zacharowa on Tuesday.
Russia will make its own decisions on the conflict in Ukraine," said Maria Zacharowa, quoted by Reuter's agency on Wednesday. In this way, she commented on the American proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire. president of the State Duma's abroad Affairs Committee, the lower home of Parliament, Konstantin Kosaczov, stressed that any agreement concerning Ukraine would be adopted on terms of Moscow alternatively than Washington.
"Any agreement – with all knowing of the request for compromise – (will) on our terms, not on the US. He added that “this is not brag, but knowing that actual agreements are inactive written there on the front. What they should besides realize in Washington," wrote the MP in a post on the Telegram.
"Russia is moving forward (in Ukraine) and that is why Russia will be different," Kosaczov added. Russia will avoid compromises that would endanger people's lives," said Russian abroad Minister Sergei Lavrow in an interview published on Wednesday, talking about a possible peace agreement with Ukraine. The head of Russian diplomacy reiterated Russia's position that in no case will it accept NATO's presence in Ukraine if a lasting peace agreement is reached.
According to the September 2023 data, the conflict in Ukraine has already cost over $100 billion. Additionally, the war caused the displacement of more than 5 million people, and 10 million Ukrainians request humanitarian aid. This war is 1 of the most complex and hard to solve conflicts in the world, and its resolution requires a greater commitment from the global community.
In addition to the ceasefire, Ukraine and Russia must besides agree to resettle people, rebuild damaged areas and improvement the safety sector. This process will require large commitment and cooperation from the global community, including the US, the European Union and another global organisations.
In the face of specified challenges, peace in Ukraine is not only a question of stableness and safety in the region, but besides of the future of Europe and the world. In order to accomplish this goal, all parties must be ready to compromise and cooperate and search solutions that will benefit all parties. The time of peace is now, and the future of Ukraine and the planet depends on our readiness to cooperate and to search solutions.
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