Tue Mar 11 18:42:48 UTC 2025: ## Ukraine Agrees to 30-Day Ceasefire in US-Brokered Deal
**Jeddah, Saudi Arabia –** In a significant breakthrough, Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, following pivotal talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The proposal, brokered by the United States, includes immediate negotiations with Russia and is contingent on Russian acceptance.
The agreement comes after three years of intense conflict and follows a tense meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US President Donald Trump last month, where military aid was temporarily suspended. The US has pledged to restore this aid and finalize a deal on Ukrainian minerals.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the ceasefire proposal, stating that the ball is now in Russia’s court. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz will directly engage with Russia on the proposal.
The announcement follows a large-scale Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, described as the “largest drone attack in history,” which Kyiv claims was intended to pressure Russia into negotiations. While the Kremlin has yet to formally respond, spokesperson Dmitri Peskov stated that there are “no negotiations yet.”
The agreement represents a major shift in the conflict, although concerns remain about Russia’s commitment to the ceasefire. President Trump, whose recent policy shifts have surprised allies, expressed optimism about the deal and hopes to speak directly with President Putin. He also invited President Zelenskyy back to the White House following their previous contentious meeting. The future of the peace talks remains uncertain, but the ceasefire proposal offers a glimmer of hope for an end to the protracted war.
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