13.03.2025 20:50
U.S. President Donald Trump made a statement regarding the ceasefire proposal put forward by Ukraine and the U.S. Touching on Russian President Vladimir Putin's remarks about the ceasefire offer, Trump said, "Putin's statements are encouraging but not complete."
US President Donald Trump hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House.
"PUTIN'S STATEMENTS ARE PROMISING BUT NOT COMPLETE"
Answering questions from the press alongside Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump made evaluations regarding the planned ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. Referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin's statements about the ceasefire, Trump said, "Putin's statements are promising but not complete. We will see if Russia is there, but if they are not, it will be disappointing for the whole world."
WITKOFF WILL MEET WITH PUTIN
Trump also announced that Steve Witkoff, the Special Representative for the Middle East based in Moscow, will meet with Putin this evening.
WHAT DID PUTIN SAY?
In a statement regarding the ceasefire proposal put forward by Ukraine and the US, Putin said, "We agree with the proposals regarding a ceasefire in Ukraine, but it needs to ensure long-term peace and provide solutions to the issues that caused the war." On the other hand, expressing his doubts about the ceasefire, Putin stated, "Ukraine may take advantage of the temporary ceasefire for mandatory mobilization and arms supply; it needs to be decided how this will be controlled."
WHAT HAPPENED?
After more than 8 hours of meetings with the Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, "The ball is now in Russia's court," and expressed hope that "Russia will respond with a 'yes' as soon as possible." President Donald Trump also stated, "This is now up to Russia. I hope we can achieve a ceasefire."
WHAT DOES THE AGREEMENT INCLUDE?
Ukraine announced that it is ready to accept the proposal for an immediately valid 30-day temporary ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, offered by the US. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that the US proposed a complete temporary ceasefire by halting missile, drone, and bomb attacks not only in the Black Sea but along the entire front line.