Ukraine and Russia Agree to 30-Day Ceasefire as Trump Restarts Military Aid
Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, a major development in the ongoing conflict. The deal comes as President Donald Trump lifts the freeze on military aid and intelligence sharing, signaling a shift in U.S. support.
The Offer and Its Implications
After intense negotiations, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that Ukraine has accepted a temporary ceasefire and is ready to begin peace talks. Now, all eyes are on Moscow to see if they will agree.
‘Today, we’ve made an offer that Ukraine has accepted,’ Rubio stated. ‘Now, it’s up to Russia to decide whether they will take this opportunity for peace.’
Russia’s Demands and Response
The Kremlin has set several conditions for ending the war, including the removal of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, recognition of Russian-occupied territories as independent states, and a ban on Ukraine joining NATO.
While Moscow has previously rejected similar proposals, this new agreement forces them to make a decision—will they choose diplomacy or continue military action?
U.S. Resumes Military Support
Following the negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Trump announced the immediate resumption of security assistance to Ukraine. The pause on military aid had caused tensions between Washington and Kyiv, leading to a heated Oval Office exchange between Trump and Zelensky.
‘Ukraine. Ceasefire. Just agreed to it,’ Trump said while checking out Tesla vehicles at the White House with Elon Musk. He later added that Zelensky is welcome back to the White House, despite their recent dispute.
What’s Next?
U.S. diplomats, including National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff, will present the ceasefire offer to Russian officials. Witkoff is even set to travel to Moscow, a notable shift from the previous diplomatic freeze.
Russian officials have insisted they will only accept a peace deal with firm agreements, not temporary ceasefires. Maria Zakharova, a spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, reiterated that without long-term commitments, a ceasefire is ‘unacceptable.’
Meanwhile, fighting continues. Russia has ramped up air and drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, while Ukraine has launched counterstrikes inside Russian territory. The ceasefire agreement, if accepted by Moscow, could bring a much-needed pause to the devastation.
A Step Toward Peace?
‘What’s back on track here is, hopefully, peace,’ Rubio said. ‘People are dying in this war every day. We need to bring it to an end.’
While the deal offers hope, the road to lasting peace is still uncertain. The world now waits for Russia’s response.