Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced that Kyiv supports Washington’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire after high-level talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia. The discussions, lasting over eight hours, led to the United States agreeing to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.
Following the Jeddah meeting, Sybiha briefed several European leaders, including British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, emphasizing Europe’s essential role in any long-term security discussions. "No decisions on Europe's security should be made without Europe," Sybiha stated.
On Wednesday, Sybiha is set to meet Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski in Warsaw. Poland, a NATO member and key ally of Ukraine, has consistently supported Kyiv, although public backing for military assistance has declined.
The U.S.-Ukraine agreement marks a shift from the tense February 28 meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, a long-time skeptic of Ukraine aid, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy. Although Zelenskiy did not attend the Saudi talks, he welcomed the ceasefire proposal, which would cover all combat zones, including land, air, and sea.
"Now, the U.S. must persuade Russia to do the same," Zelenskiy said in his nightly address, adding that if Moscow agrees, the ceasefire would take immediate effect.
This development comes as diplomatic efforts intensify to de-escalate the three-year conflict. The success of the ceasefire depends on Russia’s response, making the next steps crucial for regional stability.