The Trump administration has lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine, as Kyiv indicated willingness to enter a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, contingent on Moscow’s agreement, U.S. and Ukrainian officials said Tuesday following diplomatic talks in Saudi Arabia.
The move represents a significant shift from a week earlier when the administration halted assistance, reportedly to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into negotiations aimed at ending the war with Russian forces. The suspension of aid came shortly after a tense White House meeting between Zelenskyy and President Donald Trump over the conflict.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who led the American delegation at the Jeddah talks, stated that Washington would present the ceasefire proposal to the Kremlin. However, Russia has so far rejected any resolution short of a full settlement without concessions.
“We’re going to tell them this is what’s on the table. Ukraine is ready to stop shooting and start talking. And now it’ll be up to them to say yes or no,” Rubio told reporters. “If they say no, then we’ll unfortunately know what the impediment is to peace here.”
