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U.S. says Ukraine 'ready' to accept 30-day ceasefire proposal after Jeddah talks
Summary
At a State Department briefing, spokespeople said Secretary Marco Rubio and others met a Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah and that Ukraine expressed readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an immediate interim 30-day ceasefire; the U.S. said the decision now rests with Russia.
Secretary Marco Rubio and senior U.S. officials met a Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah and, according to a State Department spokesperson, Ukraine expressed readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an immediate interim 30-day ceasefire to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The State Department spokesperson said the U.S. view is that “the ball is now in Russia's court,” and noted additional diplomatic steps taken by U.S. envoys, including a subsequent visit by Envoy Witkoff. The spokesperson also said Rubio discussed the issue at the Group of Seven meeting in Canada, where partners expressed support for a swift and durable end to the conflict.
Why it matters: An interim ceasefire could temporarily reduce hostilities and create space for humanitarian aid and further negotiations. The State Department framed the Jeddah talks and G7 outreach as part of a broader push to secure a durable end to the conflict.
State Department remarks emphasized diplomacy as the path being pursued. The spokesperson credited recent high-level contacts with producing the Ukrainian readiness statement but did not provide additional operational details about follow-up steps or timelines. The briefing did not include a formal announcement of an agreement or verification mechanisms; the spokesperson said final action depends on the response from Russia.
The briefing also linked the Jeddah meeting to broader U.S. diplomatic activity at the G7, where the U.S. sought partner support for its approach to Ukraine. The State Department did not announce new sanctions or military measures tied to the Jeddah discussions at the press briefing.
Looking ahead: The department said it will continue diplomatic engagement and work with partners; it characterized the immediate development as a potentially important step but stopped short of describing any binding or implemented ceasefire until all parties formally agree.
