Breaking News: Putin’s Armistice Announcement
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his gratitude towards US President Donald Trump for his efforts in securing a cease-fire agreement in Ukraine. Putin emphasized the importance of achieving a permanent peace and resolving the underlying causes of the crisis.
According to Putin, the Russian army has taken full control of the Kursk region in Ukraine, leaving Ukrainian soldiers with the choice to surrender or face death. He also mentioned the possibility of a phone call with President Trump to discuss the ceasefire.
After a meeting with a Ukrainian delegation in Jeddah that lasted more than eight hours, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the ball is now in Russia’s court and urged a prompt response from Russia.
The agreement includes a 30-day temporary ceasefire that can be extended by mutual agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy welcomed the proposal and called for a halt to missile, drone, and bomb attacks along the entire front line.
The United States has announced that it will resume intelligence sharing and provide security aid to Ukraine. Both countries have agreed to work towards a comprehensive agreement to improve Ukraine’s critical mineral resources.
Humanitarian efforts, including the exchange of prisoners of war and the return of civilian prisoners and Ukrainian children who were forcibly taken, were highlighted as part of the peace process.
The situation in Ukraine remains tense, with reports of increased mobility and Russia seizing control of a city, raising concerns for the US delegation in Moscow. The international community is closely monitoring the developments in the region as efforts to secure lasting peace continue.
