U.S.-Ukrainian Negotiations Conclude

Ukraine has agreed to accept the United States' proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, Orda reports.

Andriy Yermak, the head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, announced this.

The ceasefire could potentially be extended by mutual agreement between Ukraine and Russia. Washington plans to resume aid to Kyiv, emphasizing humanitarian processes, including prisoner exchanges and the return of children removed from Ukraine.

Both delegations agreed to determine the composition of their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations to achieve sustainable peace, ensuring long-term security for Ukraine,Yermak wrote. 

According to "Suspilne," the main topics of discussion were:

• Ceasefire on the sea and in the air
  
• Agreements on natural resources

Kyiv's primary goal is to restore strained relations with the US and resume American weapons supplies and intelligence sharing.

The meeting was attended by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, who had previously participated in direct talks with Russia.

Waltz said he would speak with a Russian representative in the coming days.

Zelenskyy Confirms Readiness for Ceasefire

The President of Ukraine confirmed the country's readiness for the 30-day ceasefire proposed by the United States. He stated this in a video address published on his official Telegram channel.

According to Zelenskyy, the US proposal envisions a complete month-long ceasefire. This means no missile or bomb strikes, no use of long-range drones, and cessation of military actions at sea and along the entire front line.

Ukraine has accepted this proposal. We consider it positive, and we are ready to take this step. The United States must convince Russia to do this. That is, we agree, and if the Russians agree — at that moment the silence will begin to work,said Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 

Maria Zakharova Does Not Rule Out Contacts with the US "in the Coming Days"

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova did not rule out that Russia and the US will discuss a conflict settlement in Ukraine within the next few days.

She did not specify Moscow's position regarding the ceasefire idea.

At the same time, the American president intends to speak with Vladimir Putin this week. According to the US leader, if Putin agrees to a ceasefire, it would be "75% of the way" toward ending the war.

After Kyiv agreed to Washington's idea of a 30-day truce, the American president stated that Russia and the US would hold new meetings "today or tomorrow," Reuters reports.

Trump expressed hope for a prompt, complete ceasefire and said he plans to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week. Trump expects to reach an agreement "in the coming days."

Trump also mentioned his intention to invite Zelenskyy to the White House again.