Russia and Ukraine have been offered a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, with Ukraine already accepting the terms. The proposal emerged from recent U.S.-Ukrainian talks in Saudi Arabia, aiming to pause hostilities and create space for peace negotiations.

The ceasefire agreement includes:

• Prisoner of war exchanges
• Return of Ukrainian children from Russia
• Economic collaboration between Ukraine and U.S. on mineral resources

Ukraine's acceptance has led to restored U.S. military aid and intelligence-sharing. However, Russia's response remains pending, with the Kremlin indicating upcoming discussions with U.S. representatives.

President Trump has positioned himself as a key mediator, despite earlier statements about Russia's advantage in the conflict. The success of this initiative largely depends on Putin's willingness to negotiate, as Russia may seek additional concessions, including Ukrainian withdrawal from recently gained positions in Kursk.

Current developments:

• Putin maintains firm stance on Russia's territorial goals
• Pro-war Moscow factions resist ceasefire prospects
• High-level diplomatic discussions continue
• Ukraine warns it will maintain defense if Russia declines

The next few days are critical in determining whether this diplomatic effort will succeed in temporarily halting the conflict or lead to further escalation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasizes that Russia's response will demonstrate its genuine commitment to diplomatic resolution.

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