Zelenskyy ready to accept ceasefire deal – as US to resume intelligence sharing and military aid with Ukraine | World News

Volodymyr Zelenskyy is able to settle for a ceasefire deal – because the US says it has instantly resumed intelligence sharing and army assist with Ukraine.

In a publish on Telegram after US and Ukrainian officers met in Saudi Arabia, Mr Zelenskyy stated “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 stated.

“At this time, 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 additionally alongside the complete entrance line.

“Ukraine accepts this proposal, we think about it optimistic, and we’re able to take this step.”

‘Ukraine is prepared for peace’

The Ukrainian president then stated the US “should persuade Russia to do that” and that “if the Russians agree – that is when the silence will work”.

He added: “An vital aspect of at this time’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 complete 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 stated it’s going to instantly carry the pause on intelligence-sharing and army assist.

A Ukrainian supply advised Sky Information earlier this month that the US had stopped sharing all intelligence with Kyiv.

‘Ball is now in Russia’s courtroom’

Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, additionally advised reporters that “the ball is now in Russia’s courtroom” after assembly with the Ukrainian delegation.

After the optimistic talks, Mr Rubio stated “we’ll take the provide” to Russia, including: “We will inform them that is what’s on the desk, Ukraine is able to cease capturing 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 feel we made nice progress.”

He then stated that whereas no deadline has been set, he hopes a deal might be reached “as quickly as potential” and that “that is severe stuff, this isn’t Imply Women, this isn’t some episode of some tv present”.

“The primary goodwill gesture we may see from the Russians is to see the Ukrainian provide and reciprocate it with a sure,” Mr Rubio added.

Nationwide safety adviser Mike additionally stated added it’s “very clear” that Kyiv shares Donald Trump’s imaginative and prescient for peace and says “they share his willpower to finish the combating”.

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Over within the US, Mr Trump stated that officers will meet with Russia both at this time 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 stated, earlier than saying he hopes to have a complete ceasefire within the coming days.

He additionally advised reporters he thinks he’ll discuss to Russian President Vladimir Putin this week – however warned “it takes two to tango”.

Final month, Mr Trump accused Mr Zelenskyy of “gambling with World War Three” in an Oval Workplace assembly.

US vp JD Vance advised the Ukrainian president “try to be thanking” Mr Trump “for making an attempt to deliver an finish to this battle,” sparking a tense 10-minute back-and-forth.

A press convention with the 2 leaders and the signing of an settlement was then cancelled.