Ukraine has shown a willingness to accept a U.S. proposal for an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia, according to a joint statement released following a significant meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. This ceasefire, if agreed upon, represents a potential significant diplomatic success in the ongoing three-year conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, the Kremlin’s response to the proposal is still pending.

“The ball is now in their court. We hope the Russians will reciprocate,” stated Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a press conference post-meeting.

The latest: A source close to the Ukrainian government informed Axios that U.S. military assistance was resumed on Tuesday, and intelligence sharing with the U.S. has been fully restored.

The discussions, which extended over five hours, concluded with the U.S. agreeing to end its suspension on intelligence sharing and to resume arms shipments to Ukraine, which had been halted eight days earlier.

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After exerting weeks of pressure on Ukraine, the U.S. indicated that the focus is now on Russia’s response. “If the Russians say no, we will know what the impediment is here,” Rubio remarked.

President Trump expressed his hope that Russia would agree to the ceasefire and mentioned his intention to invite Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky back to the White House.

National security adviser Mike Waltz highlighted that Ukraine not only accepted the U.S. proposal but also outlined its principles for a comprehensive peace deal, including necessary security guarantees.

Key points: Waltz further mentioned that Trump emphasized to his team—and through them to the Ukrainians—that all forms of fighting must cease, not just air and missile strikes. Zelensky confirmed in a statement after the meeting that the ceasefire would cover all conflict lines.

The U.S.-Ukraine statement clarified that the ceasefire is contingent on Russia’s agreement and could be extended beyond 30 days “by mutual agreement” between Kyiv and Moscow.

According to the joint statement, the U.S. committed to discussing the proposals with Russia, while the Ukrainian side “reiterated that European partners shall be involved in the peace process.”

“Before you negotiate, you need to stop shooting at each other. That’s what the president wanted to see,” Rubio explained.

The U.S. delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, was led by Rubio and Waltz, whereas the Ukrainian delegation was headed by Zelensky’s chief of staff, Andriy Yermak. Ukraine’s foreign and defense ministers were also involved.

What to watch: The joint statement also mentioned that the U.S. and Ukraine agreed to finalize “a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine’s critical mineral resources” as soon as possible.

An initial agreement had been negotiated, but President Trump canceled the signing ceremony last month following his Oval Office disagreement with Zelensky.

Rubio stated that both presidents would direct their teams to bring the deal to a conclusion.

What’s next: The State Department announced that both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and commence talks immediately on a peace agreement with Russia.

Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff is expected to visit Moscow on Thursday to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and discuss the 30-day ceasefire proposal.

Waltz mentioned he would speak to his Russian counterpart in the coming days, while Rubio plans to meet with his G7 counterparts soon to discuss the next steps.