WASHINGTON, March 12 (Alliance News): The United States has agreed to restore military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after Kyiv accepted a US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, officials announced in a joint statement on Tuesday.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would now present the plan to Russia, urging Moscow to respond swiftly to facilitate further negotiations.
The proposed truce comes as Russia continues its military advances, holding about a fifth of Ukraine’s territory, including Crimea.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the ceasefire a “positive proposal,” emphasizing that it applies to all combat zones.
Meanwhile, Russia launched overnight airstrikes on Kyiv, raising concerns over Moscow’s willingness to agree.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has previously ruled out territorial concessions and demanded Ukraine’s withdrawal from four regions claimed by Moscow.
The US-Ukraine agreement marks a policy shift from previous tensions, including a February 28 White House meeting where President Donald Trump had suspended military aid. However, US officials confirmed that assistance has now resumed.
European leaders, including NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, are set to discuss further security guarantees for Ukraine. Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk welcomed the move, expressing hope for lasting peace.
Meanwhile, fighting continues as Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, downing 337 drones over Russian territory.
The ongoing military escalation raises uncertainty about whether Russia will accept the ceasefire proposal.
