U.S. Resumes Ukraine Military Aid Amid Ceasefire Talks with Russia

The United States has agreed to resume military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after Kyiv accepted a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the offer would now be presented to Moscow, urging a swift response to initiate peace negotiations.

The Kremlin, which has controlled around a fifth of Ukraine, including Crimea, since its 2022 invasion, has expressed resistance to a ceasefire. Russian President Vladimir Putin insists on security guarantees and demands Ukraine's withdrawal from four contested regions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed the ceasefire, emphasizing its importance in preparing a lasting peace agreement. The U.S. plans to deliver the proposal through multiple diplomatic channels, with national security officials set to meet their Russian counterparts. Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently halted intelligence sharing with Ukraine, expressed optimism for a quick resolution, hinting at discussions with Putin in the coming days.

In a significant shift, military assistance to Ukraine—previously blocked by Trump—has resumed. Discussions on security guarantees for Ukraine continue, with European leaders expressing support for peace negotiations. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to visit the White House, reinforcing Europe's involvement in the process.

Meanwhile, tensions remain high as Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, targeting key infrastructure after relentless Russian missile strikes. The attack resulted in casualties and temporarily disrupted Moscow’s airports.

With the battlefield still active, global attention is on Russia’s response to the ceasefire proposal. If accepted, it could mark a critical step toward ending the war.