BREAKING: Ukraine has agreed to 30-day ceasefire

The U.S. delegation, led by Secretary of State Rubio met with the Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah in a meeting that lasted more than 8 hours. 

WATCH: Ukraine has agreed to 30-day ceasefire

The most prominent results of the talks were issued a short while ago in a joint statement:

• Ukraine accepted a 30-day ceasefire if Russia complies
• Kiev agreed with Washington to conclude a comprehensive agreement to explore minerals in Ukraine soon
• The United States immediately lifts the suspension of intelligence exchange with Ukraine and resumes military aid to the country.
• Kiev agreed to form a negotiating team to immediately begin negotiations to achieve lasting peace.

The U.S. Secretary of State says: “The ball is now in Russia’s court regarding peace in Ukraine. We will soon present Moscow with a truce proposal and we hope that it will agree.”

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