(NewsNation) — Ukraine agreed to accept a deal for a temporary ceasefire in exchange for the U.S. resuming intelligence sharing and security assistance.
Officials from both countries met in Saudi Arabia to broker the deal, with Ukraine expressing gratitude to the U.S. for previous assistance.
Ukraine has expressed readiness to accept the U.S. proposal that would enact an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia, which can be extended by mutual agreement, and must be reciprocated by the Russians.
The U.S. will lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine immediately in exchange.
Russia was not present at the negotiations and the U.S. is expected to communicate that reciprocity is key to the ceasefire.
Both delegations also agreed to name negotiating teams and continue negotiations toward a longer-term peace deal, with the U.S. communicating proposals to Russia. European leaders will also be involved in the discussions.
Ukraine and the U.S. will also work on an agreement to develop Ukraine’s mineral resources.
