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U.S. says Ukraine accepted ceasefire offer; administration lifts pause on aid and resumes drawdown authority
Summary
An administration official said Ukraine accepted a U.S. offer for an immediate ceasefire and talks; the president has lifted a pause on U.S. security assistance and authorized the use of current presidential drawdown authority, effective immediately. No Russian response or firm deadlines were announced.
An administration official said Thursday that Ukraine accepted a U.S. offer to enter an immediate ceasefire and begin negotiations to end the war, and that the president has lifted a pause on U.S. security assistance to Ukraine, effective immediately.
The official, speaking at a White House briefing, said the offer is for the fighting to stop so both sides can negotiate an “end to this conflict in a way that’s enduring and sustainable.” The official thanked the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting diplomatic meetings that produced the Ukrainian acceptance and said the U.S. would now present the offer to Russia through multiple diplomatic channels.
The official said, “The offer is to stop the shooting. The goal here is the only way to end this war is to negotiate out of it,” and added that “we…
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