In a significant development in the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, US President Donald Trump confirmed that Ukraine has agreed to a ceasefire proposal after peace talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Trump expressed hope that Russia, led by President Vladimir Putin, would reciprocate and accept the agreement to end the conflict.

Trump, speaking to reporters on March 11, 2025, said, “Ukraine just agreed to a ceasefire, and now we have to go to Russia, and hopefully President Putin will agree to that as well.” He stressed the urgency of ending the "horrible war," which has claimed many lives, including both Ukrainian and Russian soldiers, and continues to devastate cities in the region.

The ceasefire proposal, which is set to last for 30 days, is subject to mutual agreement between the parties and can be extended with Russian acceptance. This agreement comes after Ukraine expressed readiness to accept a ceasefire under the terms outlined by the United States.

Ukraine’s Readiness for Peace

The US-proposed ceasefire offers a crucial pause in the fighting, allowing both parties to address critical humanitarian issues. During the meeting in Jeddah, the focus was on humanitarian relief, including prisoner exchanges, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children.

Additionally, the United States has promised to resume security assistance to Ukraine and lift the pause on intelligence sharing once Russia shows reciprocity toward the peace process. The joint statement from the US-Ukraine talks outlined that Russian compliance is key to achieving lasting peace in the region.

Trump’s Optimism and Future Actions

Trump remains hopeful that the ceasefire will pave the way for more comprehensive peace talks. “If we can get Russia to do it, that’ll be great,” Trump said, acknowledging the challenging road ahead. However, he made it clear that if Russia refuses, the war would continue, with further casualties.

The United States is committed to ensuring Ukraine’s security through the continuation of support, which will be conditional on Russia’s response to the ceasefire terms. The humanitarian focus of the talks will be a pivotal part of the process, aiming to mitigate the suffering caused by the ongoing conflict.

Humanitarian Relief Efforts

A key component of the peace proposal includes humanitarian efforts that are expected to be prioritized during the ceasefire period. These efforts include exchanges of prisoners of war and the return of displaced civilians from the areas affected by the war. The resumption of diplomatic negotiations hinges on the cooperation of both Ukraine and Russia, and the United States plays a crucial role in facilitating these discussions.

The Road Ahead

While the ceasefire agreement represents a hopeful step forward, the outcome hinges on Russia's response. Trump has expressed confidence that, with the right approach, the conflict can be resolved peacefully, but time will tell whether both sides will commit to an end to the violence.

The international community will be watching closely as the next phase of these peace talks unfolds, with the potential for a historic shift in the region’s geopolitical dynamics.

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