Ukraine Accepts US-Proposed 30-Day Ceasefire, Awaits Russia’s Response

Delagation in Saudi. U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerovto attend a meeting between the US and Ukraine hosted by the Saudis on March 11, 2025 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Ukraine, in coordination with the United States, announced on Tuesday that it is open to a 30-day ceasefire in its conflict with Russia, contingent on agreement from the Kremlin. The announcement coincided with the start of high-level talks between Ukrainian and U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia aimed at ending Moscow’s three-year war against Kyiv.

The proposal was unveiled shortly after Russia intercepted and destroyed over 300 Ukrainian drones in what was described as Kyiv’s largest aerial assault since the full-scale invasion began. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the ceasefire offer would be formally presented to Russian officials, emphasizing that the decision now rests with Moscow.

“We're going to tell them this is what's on the table. Ukraine is ready to stop shooting and start talking. And now it'll be up to them to say yes or no,” Rubio said at a press conference in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is scheduled to travel to Moscow later this week and may hold discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the ceasefire proposal. Meanwhile, the U.S. government announced the immediate lifting of its suspension on military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, reversing a decision made more than a week ago to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky into negotiations.

The diplomatic efforts mark a significant shift in the ongoing conflict, with international attention now focused on whether Russia will accept the ceasefire terms and move toward a negotiated resolution.