US-Ukraine Jeddah Talks: Key Takeaways
On Tuesday, March 11, after eight hours of negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire proposal brokered by the United States. If signed by both Moscow and Kyiv, this would mark the first official truce in more than three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022.
The Jeddah talks were the first direct engagement between Washington and Kyiv since tensions flared at the White House involving US President Donald Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. According to US officials, the ceasefire proposal will be conveyed to Russia through multiple diplomatic channels.
As developments unfold, TheInformant247 highlights the major takeaways from the Jeddah talks:
a. Ukraine accepts an immediate 30-day ceasefire proposal by the US.
b. The truce covers the entire frontline of the war with Moscow.
c. The next move is Russia’s, as Moscow must now decide whether to accept Trump’s proposal.
d. US President Donald Trump praised Ukraine for its decision and pledged to personally speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin to fast-track the path to peace.
e. Washington lifts restrictions on military aid to Ukraine and resumes intelligence sharing, which had been halted due to previous tensions between Trump and Zelensky.
f. Washington and Kyiv agrees to finalise mineral deal as soon as possible. Under the deal, the US aims to receive 50 per cent of revenues from Ukraine’s mineral sales, though what Kyiv stands to gain in return remains unclear.
World leaders, including top EU officials, have reacted positively to the Jeddah talks, as all eyes now turn to Putin’s next move.
