Ukraine Accepts U.S. Proposal for 30-Day Interim Ceasefire: U.S. to Immediately Restore Intelligence Sharing and Security Assistance
On March 11, 2025, delegations from the United States and Ukraine met in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, under the hospitality of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A joint statement issued after the meeting said the two countries had taken important steps toward restoring a durable peace for Ukraine.
The two sides celebrated the bravery of the Ukrainian people in defending their nation and agreed that now is the time to begin a process toward a lasting peace. The Ukrainian delegation reiterated the deep gratitude of the Ukrainian people to President Trump, the United States Congress, and the American people for their support.
Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the proposal put forward by the United States to immediately enact a 30-day interim ceasefire. The statement said the ceasefire could be extended by mutual agreement and was subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by the Russian Federation. The United States would communicate to Russia that Russian reciprocity is the key to achieving peace.
The United States would immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine. The decision was announced together with Ukraine's acceptance of the interim ceasefire proposal and was one of the concrete arrangements set out by the United States in the joint statement.
The two delegations also discussed the importance of humanitarian relief efforts during such a ceasefire. The matters discussed included the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of detained civilians, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children, all listed as humanitarian matters to be addressed during the ceasefire.
The two sides agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations aimed at achieving a lasting peace that would provide for Ukraine's long-term security. The United States committed to discussing these specific proposals with representatives of Russia. The Ukrainian delegation reiterated that European partners should be involved in the peace process.
In its scope, the joint statement covered a ceasefire arrangement, humanitarian relief, follow-on negotiations, and an economic agreement: Ukraine accepted the interim ceasefire proposal subject to Russian acceptance and concurrent implementation, the United States would resume intelligence sharing and security assistance, the two sides would name negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations, and the two presidents agreed to conclude a comprehensive agreement on critical mineral resources as soon as possible.
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The presidents of the two countries agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine's critical mineral resources to expand Ukraine's economy and guarantee its long-term prosperity and security. The joint statement listed the agreement among the matters on which the two presidents had agreed. (Source: U.S. Department of State)
Source: U.S. Department of State
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Photo: 图：2025年3月11日，美国与乌克兰代表团在沙特阿拉伯吉达举行会谈：左为美国国家安全顾问沃尔茨与国务卿鲁比奥，中为沙特主持方，右为乌克兰总统办公室主任叶尔马克等乌方代表。（美国国务院官方照片，公共领域，经 Wikimedia Commons） / Photo: U.S. and Ukrainian delegations meet in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11, 2025: National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Secretary of State Marco Rubio at left, Saudi hosts at center, and Ukrainian officials including Andriy Yermak at right. (U.S. Department of State photo, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
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