Statement after meeting in Jeddah: US is resuming military aid, to discuss possibility of 30-day ceasefire with Russia
The Ukrainian and US teams issued a joint statement following the meeting in Saudi Arabia.
This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the Office of the President.
The representatives of both countries highly praised the bravery of the Ukrainian people in defending their nation and agreed that now is the time to initiate the process of establishing a lasting peace.
The Ukrainian delegation once again expressed the deep gratitude of the Ukrainian people to President Trump, the U.S. Congress, and the American people for enabling significant progress toward peace.
Ukraine has declared its readiness to accept the U.S. proposal for the immediate implementation of a temporary 30-day ceasefire, which may be extended by mutual agreement, provided it is accepted and simultaneously implemented by the Russian Federation. The United States will inform Russia that reciprocity on its part is crucial to achieving peace.
The United States will immediately lift the pause in intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine.
In addition, the Ukrainian and U.S. teams discussed the importance of humanitarian efforts as part of the peace process, particularly during the aforementioned ceasefire, including the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of detained civilians, and the return of forcibly displaced Ukrainian children.
"Both delegations agreed to determine the composition of their negotiating teams and immediately commence talks aimed at achieving a sustainable peace that ensures Ukraine’s long-term security. The United States committed to discussing these specific proposals with Russian representatives. The Ukrainian delegation once again stressed that European partners must be involved in the peace process," the statement read.
Finally, the two presidents agreed to finalize a comprehensive agreement on the development of Ukraine’s critical mineral resources as soon as possible, in order to strengthen Ukraine’s economy and ensure its long-term prosperity and security.
