US Resumes Military Aid to Ukraine After Ceasefire Deal
US and Ukrainian officials held a high-level meeting on Tuesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, resulting in Ukraine’s agreement to a 30-day ceasefire proposal and Washington’s decision to resume military aid and intelligence sharing. The discussions, initially expected to be brief, stretched for eight hours, culminating in a joint statement that outlined a commitment to advancing Ukraine’s mineral resource development and security cooperation.
The meeting followed a contentious exchange between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House nearly two weeks ago, which had led to a temporary halt in US military assistance. The Ukrainian delegation included Zelenskyy’s Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. Representing the US were Secretary of State Marco Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz. Notably absent was US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff, who was in Qatar for ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas.
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According to the joint statement released by the Ukrainian Presidency, both nations agreed to pursue a lasting peace. Ukraine accepted a temporary ceasefire that could be extended if mutually agreed upon. The US pledged to resume security assistance and communicate to Moscow that Russia’s participation would be necessary for peace efforts to succeed. The discussions also touched on humanitarian efforts and prisoner exchanges.
Zelenskyy outlined key demands, including an immediate halt to missile and drone strikes and the safe return of Ukrainian children from Russia. “If Russia agrees, the ceasefire will take effect immediately,” he said.
While international leaders welcomed the progress, Russia’s reaction remains uncertain. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov cautioned against premature optimism, while Russian officials signaled they might engage in further discussions with the US.
