G7 to Discuss Ukraine After US Resumes Aid, Proposes Ceasefire

The discussions come after the United States announced it would resume intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine, following high-level talks between senior officials from both countries in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

During the meeting, Ukraine confirmed its readiness to accept a U.S. proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire," pending approval from the Kremlin. The proposal marks a potential breakthrough in the conflict.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz expressed support for the ceasefire initiative, calling it "an important and correct step towards a just peace for Ukraine." On social media platform X, he added, “We stand with Ukraine and the United States and welcome the proposals from Jeddah. Now it is up to Putin."

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia is awaiting a detailed briefing from the U.S. regarding the proposal.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized Ukraine’s move as a significant step toward ending the war, saying, "Now, hopefully, we'll take this offer to the Russians. The ball's now in their court."

National Security Adviser Mike Waltz, who joined Rubio in Jeddah, announced plans to speak with his Russian counterpart "in the coming days."

Meanwhile, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is scheduled to visit the White House on Thursday, furthering ongoing discussions aimed at advancing the peace process.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, though not directly involved in the U.S.-Ukraine talks, described the ceasefire proposal as a "positive step" during his nightly address on Tuesday.