Completed after nine hours the first phase of talks between US delegations and Ukrainewhich took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

According to joint statements by Americans and Ukrainians, agreed cease fire for 30 days in Ukraine which could be extended by common agreement on both sides, with Kiev essentially accepting Washington’s proposal.

They also agreed to have a brief agreement as soon as possible To develop valuable earths of Ukraine as well as to The exchange of information is restored with the US which had been interrupted. They also agreed to continue helping Ukraine.

More specifically, As far as Ukraine minerals are concernedthe agreement is expected to be signed as soon as possible and in any case before the next phase of the negotiation proceeds. Reportedly, a US delegation is likely to go to Moscow immediately in order to convey the deal and discuss the next steps.

US Secretary of State, Mark Rubio He said after the end of the talks that “the ball is now on the Russian stadium to achieve peace in Ukraine. Ukraine has taken a positive step. We hope that the Russians will pay back. The best gesture of goodwill from Moscow is to say yes to the deal. There is no deadline, but we hope they agree as soon as possible. US and Ukraine will work to bring a final agreement on minerals. “

On his side the US National Security Adviser Mike Valts He said Ukraine entered the discussion table with specific proposals and added that the discussions provided substantial details on how the war would end in Ukraine. He also said that the security guarantees to be given to Ukraine were discussed.

Valts also said he would have contact with his Russian counterpart in the coming days and Mark Rubio He will also have a meeting with G7 Foreign Ministers for the next two days.

Zelenski: “Positive Proposal” The ceasefire of fire

Immediately after the end of US-Ukraine talks the Volontim Zelenski He thanked the American delegation for the constructive discussions in Saudi Arabia and stressed that the ceasefire of the fire It is “a positive proposal”.

He said that the ceasefire also covers the first line of battles, not just the battles of air and the sea.

“It is in the hands of the US to persuade Russia now to agree with the ceasefire.”

Ukrainian president’s assistant, Andriy Yermak He was involved in the negotiations, he said that the proposal for a ceasefire would show whether Russia is actually wanting peace in the region or not, and stressed that Kiev has once again proven that he wants peace.

He confirmed that various options were discussed for security guarantees to Ukraine.