Volodymyr Zelenskyy is able to settle for a ceasefire deal – because the US says it has instantly resumed intelligence sharing and army support with Ukraine.
In a put up on Telegram after US and Ukrainian officers met in Saudi Arabia, Mr Zelenskyy mentioned “the American facet understands our arguments” and “accepts our proposals” – and that Kyiv “accepts” the US proposal of a full 30-day ceasefire with Russia.
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“I need to thank President Trump for the constructiveness of the dialog between our groups,” he mentioned.
“As we speak, within the dialog, the American facet proposed to take step one instantly and attempt to set up a full ceasefire for 30 days, not solely regarding rockets, drones, and bombs, not solely within the Black Sea, but in addition alongside the complete entrance line.
“Ukraine accepts this proposal, we take into account it optimistic, and we’re able to take this step.”
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is able to settle for the US’ 30-day ceasefire proposal. Pic: Saudi Press Company / Reuters
‘Ukraine is prepared for peace’
The Ukrainian president then mentioned the US “should persuade Russia to do that” and that “if the Russians agree – that is when the silence will work”.
He added: “An essential aspect of immediately’s dialog is America’s readiness to revive defensive help to Ukraine, in addition to intelligence assist.
“Ukraine is prepared for peace. Russia should present whether or not it is able to cease the conflict or proceed it.
“The time has come for the total reality. I thank everybody who helps Ukraine.”
In the meantime, in a joint assertion with Kyiv following nine-hour-long talks in Jeddah, the US State Division mentioned it’ll instantly elevate the pause on intelligence-sharing and army support.
A Ukrainian supply instructed Sky Information earlier this month that the US had stopped sharing all intelligence with Kyiv.
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‘Ball is now in Russia’s courtroom’
Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, additionally instructed reporters that “the ball is now in Russia’s courtroom” after assembly with the Ukrainian delegation.
After the optimistic talks, Mr Rubio mentioned “we will take the supply” to Russia, including: “We will inform them that is what’s on the desk, Ukraine is able to cease taking pictures and begin speaking, and now it will be as much as them to say sure or no.
“I hope they will say sure, and in the event that they do then I believe we made nice progress.”
‘The ball is now in Russia’s courtroom’ to conform to a ceasefire, Marco Rubio (R) mentioned. Pic: Reuters
He then mentioned that whereas no deadline has been set, he hopes a deal may be reached “as quickly as attainable” and that “that is severe stuff, this isn’t Imply Ladies, this isn’t some episode of some tv present”.
“The primary goodwill gesture we may see from the Russians is to see the Ukrainian supply and reciprocate it with a sure,” Mr Rubio added.
Nationwide safety adviser Mike Waltz additionally added it’s “very clear” that Kyiv shares Donald Trump’s imaginative and prescient for peace and that “they share his willpower to finish the preventing”.
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Over within the US, Mr Trump mentioned that officers will meet with Russia both immediately or tomorrow and confirmed he would invite Mr Zelenskyy again to the White Home.
“We need to get the Ukraine conflict over with,” the US president mentioned, earlier than saying he hopes to have a complete ceasefire within the coming days.
He additionally instructed reporters he thinks he’ll speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin this week – however warned “it takes two to tango”.
Donald Trump mentioned ‘we need to get the Ukraine conflict over with’. Pic: Reuters
Final month, Mr Trump accused Mr Zelenskyy of “gambling with World War Three” in an Oval Workplace assembly.
US vp JD Vance instructed the Ukrainian president “you have to be thanking” Mr Trump “for attempting to convey an finish to this battle,” sparking a tense 10-minute back-and-forth.
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A press convention with the 2 leaders and the signing of an settlement was then cancelled.
