Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day peace with Russia in return for renewed U. S. knowledge sharing and military aid to Ukraine, according to a mutual declaration from Ukraine and the State Department.  ,
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“Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the U. S. plan to implement an instant, time 30-day peace, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to approval and simultaneous implementation by the Russian Federation”, the combined statement read. ” The United States will speak to Russia that Russian cooperation is the key to achieving serenity”.
This year, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, working to secure an arrangement.  ,
The U. S.” will soon pull the delay on intellect sharing and begin security assistance to Ukraine”, both of which were halted after a contested meeting between President Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky in the White House Oval Office on Feb. 28.  ,
Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff will presumably go to Russia in the coming weeks to urge Vladimir Putin to agree to terms.  ,
After eight hours of negotiations with Ukraine officials, Rubio said, the “ball is now in]Russia’s ] court”. Ukraine is ready to quit shooting and began talking, and then it’ll be up to them]Russia ] to say yes or not.”
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” We’ll taking this present now to the Russians. And we hope that they’ll say yes, that they’ll say yes to tranquility,” Rubio said at a click event”. The government’s aim below is, number one, above everything else, he wants the war to end, and I think now Ukraine has taken a concrete action in that respect. We hope the Russians may share.”
” I hope they’re going to say well, and if they do, then I think we’ve made great progress, “he added”. If they say no, next we’ll, however, know what the barrier is.”
On X tuesday, Rubio posted:
I had an significant meeting in Jeddah now with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and thanked him for Saudi Arabia’s kindness in having this year’s discussions on Ukraine as we press for harmony. We also talked at great length about ways our countries can advance our shared interests and continue working to address conflicts across the region to increase stability and prosperity.
The Ukrainians” reiterated the Ukrainian people’s strong gratitude to President Trump, the U. S. Congress, and the people of the United States for making possible meaningful progress toward peace. ”  ,
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The U. S. and Ukrainian delegations also made headway on a deal to develop mineral resources.  ,
” Both countries ‘ presidents agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine’s critical mineral resources to expand Ukraine’s economy and guarantee Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security,” the statement read.  ,
Watch Rubio’s press conference here:  ,
Secretary of State Marco Rubio:” Today, we’ve made an offer that the Ukrainians have accepted, which is to enter into a ceasefire and into immediate negotiations to end this conflict in a way that’s enduring and sustainable.”
— Townhall (@Townhallcom ) Mar 10, 2025
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