On March 11, 2025, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz revealed that Ukraine accepted a U.S.-proposed 30-day immediate ceasefire to halt fighting with Russia and start negotiations for a lasting peace.
Emphasizing President Trump’s peace vision, they thanked Saudi Arabia for hosting the talks.
Trump has lifted the pause on U.S. security assistance to Ukraine effective immediately, awaiting Russia’s response to the ceasefire offer.
They also noted that a critical minerals deal with Ukraine will be finalized soon.