U.S. to resume intelligence sharing and military aid deliveries to Kyiv as Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire proposal

Ukraine has expressed its readiness to accept a U.S. proposal to implement an immediate interim 30-day ceasefire, according to a joint statement from the Ukrainian and American delegations following negotiations in Saudi Arabia that concluded earlier today. A corresponding statement confirming the agreement was published on the website of the President of Ukraine.

The ceasefire, as outlined in the statement, may be extended by mutual agreement if it is observed and accepted by Russia. However, it remains unclear which military actions the ceasefire will cover.

Earlier in March, French President Emmanuel Macron presented a European plan for resolving the war, noting that in his version, the ceasefire would not apply to ground combat, as maintaining it along the entire span of the front line — which covers a length equal to that from Paris to Budapest — would be “very difficult.” Instead, the focus of Macron's proposal was on halting air and naval attacks, as well as strikes on energy infrastructure.

In his evening address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky clarified that among the proposals put forward by the Ukrainian delegation were “silence in the skies,” “silence at sea,” and the release of prisoners. He also stated that the U.S. delegation suggested attempting to establish a full 30-day ceasefire, “not only with regard to missiles, drones and bombs, not only in the Black Sea, but also along the entire frontline.”

The delegations also discussed the “importance of humanitarian relief efforts as part of the peace process,” which includes the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children.

“Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine’s long-term security. The United States committed to discussing these specific proposals with representatives from Russia,” the joint statement read.

Following the agreement, the U.S. will also resume intelligence sharing and military aid deliveries to Ukraine.