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State Department says Ukraine accepted U.S. proposal for a 30-day interim ceasefire; U.S. pushes diplomatic track at G7
Summary
The State Department briefing said a U.S. proposal for an immediate interim 30-day ceasefire in the Russia–Ukraine conflict drew Ukrainian readiness and that U.S. diplomats pressed the matter at the G7. The spokesperson said follow-up now rests with Russia and described recent envoy travel related to negotiations.
The U.S. Department of State spokesperson said Ukraine had expressed readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an immediate interim 30-day ceasefire in the Russia–Ukraine conflict and that U.S. envoys and senior officials pressed the issue in recent diplomacy.
Spokesperson Tammy said, "In an important advancement for peace, America's top diplomat, Secretary Marco Rubio, and National Security Advisor Mike Walt traveled to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to meet with the Ukrainian delegation. As a result, Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal to enact an immediate interim 30 day ceasefire to the Russia Ukraine conflict." She added that follow-up steps now "are in Russia's court."
Tammy also described Secretary Rubio's travel to the G7 in Canada, saying partners there "expressed support for a swift end and a durable end to this conflict." The spokesperson said envoy Witkoff also made a related visit and that the administration has continued diplomatic engagement to pursue a ceasefire.
The spokesperson framed the effort as a diplomatic push: "What we've seen ... is peace — to stop the wholesale slaughter of people," she said, adding that the administration views its diplomacy as aimed at enabling aid and reducing civilian harm.
The briefing did not provide a text of the U.S. ceasefire proposal, specific timelines for implementation beyond the 30-day interim described by Tammy, nor did it provide any formal response from Russian officials. The spokesperson repeatedly characterized further developments as contingent on other parties' choices and litigation or diplomatic processes where applicable.
Officials at the briefing also linked ceasefire diplomacy to humanitarian priorities, saying a stable pause would help ensure aid reaches civilians and allow continued negotiation on broader issues.
No formal action or international agreement was announced during the briefing. The State Department spokesperson said the administration would continue working with partners and envoys on the effort and pointed to the G7 consultations as part of that work.
