Joint Ukraine-US statement saying ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ is followed by reports of an air strike on Kyiv

Summary

Ukraine has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire as the U.S. lifts restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing.

The deal follows tense Saudi-hosted talks between U.S. and Ukrainian officials, weeks after Trump halted aid over policy disagreements.

The U.S. will propose the ceasefire to Russia, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying, “The ball is now in Russia’s court.”

Ukraine also agreed to a U.S.-Ukraine minerals deal that would give the United States a 50% stake in revenues from the sale of Ukraine’s mineral wealth.

Russia has intensified military action, while Ukraine launched its largest drone strike on Moscow to pressure negotiations.

  • BombOmOm@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    1 day ago

    Ukraine said it was ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, as the US announced it would immediately lift its restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing after high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia.

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