After a joint statement from the United States and Ukraine on a proposal for a ceasefire with Russia, the Kremlin must now decide. The first exchanges with Washington have already taken place.
08:08 – What the joint declaration of the United States and Ukraine says
“Ukraine has declared himself ready to accept the American proposal to establish an immediate and provisional cease-fire of 30 days, which can be extended by mutual agreement between the parties and which is subject to its acceptance and its simultaneous implementation by the Russian Federation. The United States will communicate to Russia that Russian reciprocity is the key to reaching peace. suspension of information sharing and will resume their security assistance to Ukraine (…)
The delegations also discussed the importance of humanitarian aid efforts within the framework of the peace process, in particular during the aforementioned ceasefire, including the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees and the return of Ukrainian children transferred by force (…) Finally, the presidents of the two countries agreed to conclude, as soon as possible, a global agreement for the development of essential mineral resources Ukraine in order to develop the Ukrainian economy and guarantee the long-term prosperity and security of Ukraine, “we can read in the joint declaration On the meeting between the United States and Ukraine in Djeddah, Tuesday, March 11.
08:00 – The CIA pact and Russian intelligence
Several Russian press agencies announced this Wednesday, March 12, 2025 that the directors of the Russian external intelligence service (SVR), Sergei Narychkine, and the CIA, John Ratcliffe, agreed, agreed yesterday by telephone, “for regular contacts (…) in order to contribute to the guarantees of international stability and security, as well as to fall in relations between Moscow and Washington “. Good news for peace after kyiv has acted Washington’s proposal for a cease-fire after nine hours of talks.
03/11/25 – 23:32 – “Italy fully supports the efforts of the United States,” said Giorgia Meloni
End of the live – The Italian government’s head of the Italian government also reacted this Tuesday evening. “Italy fully supports the efforts of the United States, under the leadership of the president [Donald] Trump, to achieve just peace guaranteeing Ukraine long -term security. The decision now belongs to Russia, “she said in a statement.
03/11/25 – 22:44 – kyiv confirms the resumption of American military assistance
The end of the suspension of American military aid will not have long remained simple words. “I have confirmation that the American military assistance has resumed. The agreements are implemented,” Colonel Pavlo Palisa, a member of the Ukrainian staff, announced on Facebook on Tuesday evening.
03/11/25 – 22:21 – Emmanuel Macron is delighted with the “advances” of discussions between kyiv and Washington
The President of the Republic did not fail to react Tuesday evening to the announcements made by the United States and Ukraine after their discussions in Saudi Arabia. “I congratulate myself on the advances allowed by the discussions between the United States of America and Ukraine which were held today in Djeddah, in particular on the idea of a possible ceasefire for 30 days,” said on X Emmanuel Macron, before making Russia in turn: “The ball is clearly in the Russia camp. which is backed by robust security guarantees for Ukraine. “
03/11/25 – 21:48 – Moscow reacts: contacts with the Americans not excluded “in the coming days”
Russia does not close the door to diplomatic exchanges with Washington. “We do not exclude contacts with representatives of the United States in the coming days,” reacted Maria Zakharova to Russian agencies Tass and Ria Novosti.
03/11/25 – 21:26 – The ball in the Russian camp, for Europeans
“The ball is now in the Russian camp. The EU is ready to fully play its role, with its partners, in the next peace negotiations,” reacted the president of the European Commission on Tuesday evening, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the European Council, Antonio Costa, while rejoicing the “positive evolution” of the day.
03/11/25 – 21:07 – “You need two to dance tango”: Trump cautious about his ability to get the ceasefire
An exchange between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin will probably take place “this week”. To the key? A “total ceasefire in the coming days,” said Donald Trump, before changing a little bit: “You have to be two to dance tango.”
03/11/25 – 20:48 – exchanges in the hours between Washington and Moscow, says Trump
While the proposal for a 30-day stopover from the Americans was accepted by the Ukrainians, it must be discussed in the coming hours with the Russians, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday evening. “We are going to interact with Russia later in the day or tomorrow,” he said. Marco Rubio has already said that this proposal to ceasefire did not include “deadline”. However, “as soon as possible” will be best, he added.
03/11/25 – 20:27 – Donald Trump ready to reinvite Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House
The discussions organized this Tuesday in Saudi Arabia between Americans and Ukrainians seem to have allowed Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump to reset. Invited to express themselves at the end of the talks, the American president assured that he will again invite the Ukrainian head of state to the White House. Donald Trump also said his hope that Moscow “accepts [la proposition] ceasefire “.
03/11/25 – 20:15 – “Ukraine is ready for peace. Russia must show if it is ready,” reacts Zelensky
The Ukrainian president thanked the American delegation on Tuesday evening for “constructive” exchanges carried out today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He also clarified that the 30-day cease-fire proposal also concerned “the front line” and not only the sea and the sky. Now it is up to the United States to “convince” Russia, he said, when a Russian diplomat had judged the idea “unacceptable” earlier in the day. And Volodymyr Zelensky to add to his daily speaking broadcast on social networks: “Ukraine is ready for peace. Russia must show if it is ready to put an end to war or continue it.”