US and Ukraine Discuss Ceasefire in Jeddah

In Jeddah, US officials announced plans for a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine. Recent military assistance from the US underscores commitment amidst ongoing diplomatic talks.


US and Ukraine Discuss Ceasefire in Jeddah

Yesterday, in statements to the press, both U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said they would provide detailed information about the conversations that took place in Jeddah through various diplomatic channels, as indicated by the Kremlin spokesperson. He noted that meetings with U.S. officials are planned for the coming days, during which all necessary details will be disclosed.

In this context, on Tuesday, Ukraine expressed its willingness to accept a U.S. proposal for an "immediate and provisional 30-day ceasefire," following discussions with a U.S. delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement.

U.S. military assistance to Ukraine was reinstated, reported the Interfax-Ukraine news agency on Wednesday, based on remarks by Pavlo Palisa, a subject of the Ukrainian president's office and a member of the Ukrainian delegation in talks with the United States held in the port city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Palisa also indicated that the agreements reached during the negotiations "are beginning to be implemented."

Additionally, the local media outlet Ukrainska Pravda, quoting U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, reported that this country also lifted its suspension of intelligence sharing with Ukraine following the talks.

After the meeting, they issued a joint statement announcing that the U.S. would resume security assistance to Ukraine and restore intelligence sharing. Moscow is awaiting further details from Washington regarding a recent ceasefire proposal discussed during the talks between the U.S. and Ukraine, as reported by Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Wednesday, who indicated that they do not wish to get ahead of themselves before receiving more information.