Ukraine on Tuesday (March 11) agreed to an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire proposal made by the US, contingent on Russian cooperation.
The discussions, held under the auspices of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also addressed humanitarian efforts, the exchange of prisoners, and a strategic economic partnership to develop Ukraine’s critical mineral resources.
In a joint statement following high-level talks in Jeddah, both nations reaffirmed their commitment to securing Ukraine’s long-term stability and announced the resumption of US intelligence sharing and security assistance.
Here is the full text of the statement:
Today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — under the gracious hospitality of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman — the United States and Ukraine took important steps toward restoring durable peace for Ukraine.
Representatives of both nations praised the bravery of the Ukrainian people in defence of their nation and agreed that now is the time to begin a process toward lasting peace.
The Ukrainian delegation reiterated the Ukrainian people’s strong gratitude to President Trump, the US Congress, and the people of the United States for making possible meaningful progress toward peace.
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