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Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire with Russia in talks with U.S.

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The deal would halt the fighting that began when Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022. © Reuters

JEDDAH (Reuters) -- Ukraine agreed to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the conflict with Russia during talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia, the countries said in a joint statement.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would now take the offer to the Russians, and that the ball is now in Moscow's court.

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