FILE - President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Trump Tower, Sept. 27, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
Ukraine has agreed to a proposal from the United States for an immediate 30-day ceasefire as part of efforts to end the ongoing war with Russia.
This decision comes after a high-level meeting between US and Ukrainian officials in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
According to a joint statement released after the meeting, both countries have taken significant steps toward achieving lasting peace in Ukraine.
The agreement marks a potential turning point in the conflict, which began in February 2022 when Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Since then, the war has led to heavy casualties, widespread destruction, and a humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people.
The statement also revealed that the United States would communicate with Russia, urging Moscow to take reciprocal steps to ensure the success of the ceasefire. Additionally, Washington announced that it would immediately lift restrictions on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine, which had been paused in recent months.
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The war has had devastating consequences for both nations, with thousands of lives lost and significant economic and infrastructural damage. Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict have been ongoing, but this ceasefire agreement represents one of the most concrete steps toward peace in recent times.
While the success of the ceasefire depends on Russia’s response, many see this development as a hopeful sign that negotiations could eventually lead to a more permanent resolution to the war.
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