The US government has proposed an immediate 30-day ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, following high-level talks in Saudi Arabia.
After two weeks of tense relations with Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio successfully delivered on President Donald Trump's request for a ceasefire. The joint US-Ukraine statement, agreed upon after hours of discussions, includes the reinstatement of weapons supplies and intelligence sharing to Kyiv in exchange for Ukraine's support of the ceasefire proposal.
Trump administration officials view this as a significant step towards achieving the foreign policy goals of a president who campaigned to end the war. Rubio emphasized that President Trump wants to be seen as a "president of peace." On his way back to North America, Rubio explained the desired outcome: "Neither side is shooting at each other, not rockets, not missiles, not bullets, nothing, not artillery. The shooting stops, the fighting stops, and the talking starts."
The ceasefire proposal comes at a critical time for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky had faced a humiliating attack in the Oval Office by Trump and Vice-President JD Vance just a fortnight ago, where he had pleaded for a future US security guarantee. This move was followed by the suspension of American arms supplies, which are now restored, providing much-needed support to Ukraine in its ongoing conflict.
For Russia, the proposal shifts the responsibility for a response onto them, while the war itself intensifies. So far, only Ukraine, which relies heavily on American support, has agreed to the ceasefire. The US plans to introduce the ceasefire plan to Russia in the coming days, hoping to initiate meaningful dialogue and bring an end to the ongoing conflict.
Rubio spoke with reporters about the deal, stating, "Here's what we'd like the world to look like in a few days. Neither side is shooting at each other, not rockets, not missiles, not bullets, nothing, not artillery. The shooting stops, the fighting stops, and the talking starts." This vision of peace aligns with President Trump's foreign policy goals and reflects his desire to be remembered as a president who ended wars.
The announcement of the ceasefire has provided a crucial reprieve for President Zelensky, who has been under immense pressure to secure continued support from the US. The restoration of weapons supplies and intelligence sharing is seen as a significant victory for Ukraine, which has been struggling to defend itself against Russian aggression.
For Moscow, the proposal presents a challenge, as the international community watches closely to see how Russia will respond. The US's ceasefire plan is seen as a strategic move to shift the burden of responsibility onto Russia while maintaining support for Ukraine.
As the US prepares to present the ceasefire proposal to Russia, the international community remains hopeful that this could be a turning point in the conflict. The successful implementation of the ceasefire could pave the way for further diplomatic efforts and ultimately lead to a lasting resolution to the war.
The coming days will be crucial as the US and its allies work to secure Russia's agreement to the ceasefire. The world watches with bated breath, hoping for an end to the violence and a return to peace in the region.
After two weeks of tense relations with Ukraine, Secretary of State Marco Rubio successfully delivered on President Donald Trump's request for a ceasefire. The joint US-Ukraine statement, agreed upon after hours of discussions, includes the reinstatement of weapons supplies and intelligence sharing to Kyiv in exchange for Ukraine's support of the ceasefire proposal.
Trump administration officials view this as a significant step towards achieving the foreign policy goals of a president who campaigned to end the war. Rubio emphasized that President Trump wants to be seen as a "president of peace." On his way back to North America, Rubio explained the desired outcome: "Neither side is shooting at each other, not rockets, not missiles, not bullets, nothing, not artillery. The shooting stops, the fighting stops, and the talking starts."
The ceasefire proposal comes at a critical time for Ukraine. President Volodymyr Zelensky had faced a humiliating attack in the Oval Office by Trump and Vice-President JD Vance just a fortnight ago, where he had pleaded for a future US security guarantee. This move was followed by the suspension of American arms supplies, which are now restored, providing much-needed support to Ukraine in its ongoing conflict.
For Russia, the proposal shifts the responsibility for a response onto them, while the war itself intensifies. So far, only Ukraine, which relies heavily on American support, has agreed to the ceasefire. The US plans to introduce the ceasefire plan to Russia in the coming days, hoping to initiate meaningful dialogue and bring an end to the ongoing conflict.
Rubio spoke with reporters about the deal, stating, "Here's what we'd like the world to look like in a few days. Neither side is shooting at each other, not rockets, not missiles, not bullets, nothing, not artillery. The shooting stops, the fighting stops, and the talking starts." This vision of peace aligns with President Trump's foreign policy goals and reflects his desire to be remembered as a president who ended wars.
The announcement of the ceasefire has provided a crucial reprieve for President Zelensky, who has been under immense pressure to secure continued support from the US. The restoration of weapons supplies and intelligence sharing is seen as a significant victory for Ukraine, which has been struggling to defend itself against Russian aggression.
For Moscow, the proposal presents a challenge, as the international community watches closely to see how Russia will respond. The US's ceasefire plan is seen as a strategic move to shift the burden of responsibility onto Russia while maintaining support for Ukraine.
As the US prepares to present the ceasefire proposal to Russia, the international community remains hopeful that this could be a turning point in the conflict. The successful implementation of the ceasefire could pave the way for further diplomatic efforts and ultimately lead to a lasting resolution to the war.
The coming days will be crucial as the US and its allies work to secure Russia's agreement to the ceasefire. The world watches with bated breath, hoping for an end to the violence and a return to peace in the region.
