The U.S. and Ukraine plan to release a joint statement following talks in Jeddah about a ceasefire in the war with Russia and restoration of U.S. military aid. The negotiations, however, did not appear to continue for a second day. Ukraine proposed a ceasefire in air and sea operations, while discussions also included a collapsed minerals deal.
On March 11, the United States and Ukraine announced intentions to issue a joint statement regarding negotiations that took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as reported by the Financial Times (FT). These discussions specifically revolved around potential ceasefire arrangements in the ongoing conflict with Russia and the restoration of military aid and intelligence support from the United States.
During these negotiations, a significant point of contention was a minerals deal, which had faltered on February 28 amid intense discussions between President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump, and U.S. Vice President JD Vance. Notably, FT has indicated that the negotiations are unlikely to extend into a second day.
Ukraine’s delegation proposed a maritime and aerial ceasefire, along with limitations on long-range strikes, which, according to a spokesperson, would be “easy to install and to monitor.” Key members of the Ukrainian delegation included Andriy Yermak, Andrii Sybiha, Rustem Umerov, and Pavlo Palisa.
Leading the U.S. delegation were Secretary of State Marco Rubio and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, signaling a high-level engagement in this critical diplomatic effort.
The joint statement by the U.S. and Ukraine reflects ongoing diplomatic efforts to negotiate a potential ceasefire amid the continuing conflict with Russia. The discussions highlighted critical issues surrounding military aid, intelligence sharing, and a minerals deal, while outlining proposals for a ceasefire that could facilitate the monitoring and management of the situation. These engagements illustrate the complexities of international diplomacy in addressing the Ukraine crisis.
Original Source: kyivindependent.com
