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Ukraine accepts 30-day ceasefire, challenges Russia to choose peace

2025-03-11T19:33:58+00:00

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Shafaq News/ Ukraine has accepted a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire along the front lines and in the Black Sea, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday, urging Russia to show its willingness to end the war.

The announcement came after senior US and Ukrainian officials held talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s delegation had proposed three key issues: an end to hostilities in the air and at sea, confidence-building measures, and releasing of prisoners.

"The American side understands our arguments and accepts our proposals. I want to thank President Trump for the constructive nature of our teams’ conversation," Zelenskyy said in a statement.

Zelenskyy said the US had put forward the ceasefire plan, and Kyiv was willing to comply. "Ukraine accepts this proposal. We consider it positive, and we are ready to take such a step," he said. However, he emphasized that Washington must now secure Moscow’s agreement to the truce.

“Ukraine is ready for peace. Russia must show its readiness to end the war or continue it. It is time for the full truth,” he added

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