Ukraine Backs U.S. Ceasefire Proposal, Awaiting Russian Response

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Ukraine has signaled its willingness to accept a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire with Russia, marking a potential breakthrough in the ongoing war. The announcement came in a joint statement following a high-stakes meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. However, the Kremlin has yet to respond, leaving the future of the proposal uncertain.  

.@SecRubio announces Ukraine has agreed to 30-day ceasefire: "We’ll take this offer now to the Russians." pic.twitter.com/gt2yjXZxAQ

— CSPAN (@cspan) March 11, 2025

 

"The ball is now in their court. We hope the Russians will reciprocate," said U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a press conference after the meeting. The ceasefire, if implemented, could be a major diplomatic turning point in the three-year conflict, though Russia’s position remains unknown.  

 

During the meeting, which lasted more than five hours, the United States agreed to lift its suspension on intelligence sharing with Ukraine and resume weapons shipments, which had been paused for eight days. The shift in U.S. policy followed weeks of pressure on Ukraine, but now, according to Rubio, the focus is on Russia. "If the Russians say no, we will know what the impediment is here," he said.  

 

President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House that he hopes Russia will accept the ceasefire proposal. He also extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to return to the White House. National Security Adviser Mike Waltz emphasized that Ukraine not only accepted the U.S. offer but also outlined its own principles for a broader peace agreement, including security guarantees it considers essential.  

 

Trump made it clear that the ceasefire must be comprehensive, halting all military actions—not just air and missile strikes. Zelensky confirmed in a statement that the agreement would include all front-line engagements. The U.S.-Ukraine statement outlined that while the ceasefire would initially last 30 days, it could be extended “by mutual agreement” between Kyiv and Moscow.  

 

The joint statement also highlighted that the U.S. would communicate the proposals discussed with Ukraine to Russian officials. Additionally, Ukraine reaffirmed that European allies must be involved in the peace process. "Before you negotiate, you need to stop shooting at each other. That's what the president wanted to see," Rubio explained.  

 

The U.S. delegation at the meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was led by Rubio and Waltz, while Ukraine’s delegation was headed by Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak, alongside Ukraine’s foreign and defense ministers.  

 

Beyond the ceasefire discussions, the joint statement revealed that the U.S. and Ukraine also agreed to finalize a comprehensive deal for the development of Ukraine’s critical mineral resources as soon as possible. This agreement underscores a broader partnership between the two nations that extends beyond military and diplomatic considerations.  

 

With Ukraine now on board, the next move lies with Russia, and the world waits to see if Moscow will seize this opportunity for a temporary halt in hostilities or reject the U.S.-led initiative.

 

Based on a report by AXIOS  2025-03-12

 

 

[bkk6060]

I would be surprised if Russia agrees to anything.

[daveAustin]

The drone attack on Moscow was good timing > Russia unlikely to agree > Russia looks like the bad boy… but we already knew that. 

[daveAustin]

31 minutes ago, Social Media said:

He also extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to return to the White House.

Let’s hope they keep that child, Vance, out of the room this time. 

[sharot724]

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70e992rw30o

Russian reciprocity

[JonnyF]

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

He also extended an invitation to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to return to the White House.

 

I'm sure that's an invitation he will be unable to refuse.

 

[sharot724]

 

[sharot724]

8 minutes ago, JonnyF said:

 

I'm sure that's an invitation he will be unable to refuse.

 

 

Trump has him by the balls you mean.

[Tug]

Doubt Putin and his bestie trump care 

[sharot724]

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/if-russia-refuses-we-should-sanction-the-hell-out-of-them-trump-sen-graham-hope-putin-agrees-to-ceasefire/ar-AA1AIWAB

Or Rubber meets the road Vlad...

'If Russia refuses, we should sanction the hell out of them' — Trump, Sen. Graham, hope Putin agrees to ceasefire

[Tug]

2 minutes ago, sharot724 said:

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/other/if-russia-refuses-we-should-sanction-the-hell-out-of-them-trump-sen-graham-hope-putin-agrees-to-ceasefire/ar-AA1AIWAB

Or Rubber meets the road Vlad...

'If Russia refuses, we should sanction the hell out of them' — Trump, Sen. Graham, hope Putin agrees to ceasefire

Trump won’t sanction putin that’s just noise trump wants to force Ukraine to surrender without guarantees or any territory returned then after trump delivers a victory to the enemy he will lift sanctions off putin

[ExpatOilWorker]

Team Ukraine 🇺🇦. 

 

[sharot724]

4 hours ago, daveAustin said:

Let’s hope they keep that child, Vance, out of the room this time. 

You are so dead on about JD, proof follows by his cousin.

 

[transam]

1 minute ago, sharot724 said:

You are so dead on about JD, proof follows by his cousin.

 

Yep, I watched that last night....

[dinsdale]

Ceasefire is coming. Putin will agree. He also wants the war to end. Once a ceasefire happens then negotiations to bring the war to an end can begin. This ceasefire will happen and happen quickly. If I'm wrong then I'll admit to that.

[steven100]

5 hours ago, daveAustin said:

The drone attack on Moscow was good timing > Russia unlikely to agree > Russia looks like the bad boy… but we already knew that. 

and just to add to that,    NO ONE WILL TRUST THE US AS THEIR CREDIBILITY IS QUESTIONABLE.  

 

Take anything they say with a grain of salt.     

 

But yes,  good timing on the Moscow drone escalation,   keep it up   !

[frank83628]

33 minutes ago, steven100 said:

and just to add to that,    NO ONE WILL TRUST THE US AS THEIR CREDIBILITY IS QUESTIONABLE.  

 

Take anything they say with a grain of salt.     

 

But yes,  good timing on the Moscow drone escalation,   keep it up   !

I really  wish people like you were put in the middle of the fighting,  that yellow streak down your back would soon appear.

Keyboard warrior

[dinsdale]

I notice the laughing and confused emojis to my above post but what I haven't seen is anyone saying that it won't happen. I say again this ceasefire will happen. Putin will agree to it. If you think this is not the case then grow some balls and say so. 

[transam]

1 minute ago, frank83628 said:

Rally wish people like you were put in the middle of the fighting,  that yellow streak down your back would soon appear.

Keyboard warrior

You can talk, and guessing yet again......🙄

You really should check your spelling too.......🤕

[transam]

2 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

I notice the laughing and confused emojis to my above post but what I haven't seen is anyone saying that it won't happen. I say again this ceasefire will happen. Putin will agree to it. If you think this is not the case then grow some balls and say so. 

I don't think anyone cares what you think, so calm down..........

[dinsdale]

1 minute ago, transam said:

I don't think anyone cares what you think, so calm down..........

Will the ceasefire happen? Easy yes or no question. Bet you won't give an answer because you never answer questions just give petulant responses.

[JonnyF]

55 minutes ago, sharot724 said:

Trump has him by the balls you mean.

 

I mean he loves to dress up in his Army fatigues and stand in front of the world's press looking like Action Man. 

[sharot724]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

 

I mean he loves to dress up in his Army fatigues and stand in front of the world's press looking like Action Man. 

oh , very insightful...

[JonnyF]

2 minutes ago, sharot724 said:

oh , very insightful...

 

Indeed.

 

Not only insightful, but also accurate.

 

[sharot724]

Just now, JonnyF said:

 

Indeed.

 

Not only insightful, but also accurate.

 

 

Do you think this will happen

[transam]

10 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

Will the ceasefire happen? Easy yes or no question. Bet you won't give an answer because you never answer questions just give petulant responses.

I do not rely on guesswork, if that's your thing, that's up to you.......🤔

[sharot724]

 

[Eric Loh]

Briliant strategic move by Zelensky. He got plenty from this ceasefire plan. He is now seen as a peacemaker and if Putin reject, he will be viewed as a war-monger. Zelensky got back the restoration of military aid and intelligence sharing and access to satelite imagery. Now the ball at Putin's feet. His spokesman declined any comment on Russia's stance on the proposed partial ceasefire. Now a good PR image for Russia. 

[steven100]

56 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

I really  wish people like you were put in the middle of the fighting,  that yellow streak down your back would soon appear.

Keyboard warrior

yes I wish Trash Trump & his bit_h were on the front line,  they could hug each other when the missiles started going over their dumb heads.  

[sharot724]

The outcome of Vlad's view by his responce will have world wide attention finally.