U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Saudi Arabia this week to discuss a significant development in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. The talks, which took place in Jeddah, resulted in Ukraine agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States. This agreement is contingent upon approval from Russia, highlighting the delicate nature of the situation.
The U.S. delegation was led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Michael Waltz. They announced that the U.S. would resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which had been paused by President Donald Trump after a tense meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky two weeks prior.
In addition to the ceasefire, the two sides discussed a deal focused on Ukraine’s critical minerals. This agreement aims to encourage U.S. investment in Ukraine’s natural resources, which could create a long-term partnership between the two countries. Zelensky emphasized that he would not agree to any peace deal without assurances that Russia would not attempt to invade Ukraine again.
The talks lasted over eight hours and marked a crucial moment in the ongoing conflict. The outcome could reshape the dynamics of the war and influence future relations between Ukraine and the U.S.