President Vladimir Putin has visited the western Russian region of Kursk for the first time since Ukrainian forces seized some territory in the region. Appearing on Wednesday (March 12) on Russian state television dressed in a pixilated military uniform, Putin visited a control center in Kursk region used by Russian troops. "Indeed, in the shortest possible time is to finally defeat the enemy entrenched in the Kursk region and still conducting defensive actions here," Putin said, addressing Russia's top military brass. Watch to know more!

Putin's bold Kursk visit as Trump puts peace in Russia's hands

Russia has launched fresh attacks on multiple Ukrainian cities while reclaiming 90% of seized territory in the Kursk region. Amid the escalating conflict, President Putin made a bold visit to Kursk, ordering swift military action. Meanwhile, Trump has warned Moscow of "devastating consequences" as tensions rise. With Ukraine facing mounting pressure, what’s next in this war?

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin's bold Kursk visit as Trump puts peace in Russia's hands

Russia-Ukraine war: Russia strikes multiple Ukrainian cities as Kursk falls

Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, said on Thursday (March 13) that the US proposal on the Ukraine ceasefire gives Russia "nothing", stressing that it only gives Ukrainians an opportunity to regroup.&nbsp;
Ushakov, a former ambassador to Washington who speaks for Putin on major foreign policy issues, said that this is nothing other than a temporary respite for Ukraine's military.&nbsp;
&ldquo;I stated our position that this is nothing other than a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military, nothing more,&rdquo; Ushakov said.
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&ldquo;It gives us nothing. It only gives the Ukrainians an opportunity to regroup, gain strength and to continue the same thing,&rdquo; he later added, Reuters reported.&nbsp;
This comes as the US officials arrive in Moscow to hold talks with Russian officials on the ceasefire plan, backed by Ukraine during their Jeddah meeting.&nbsp;
Ushakov also said that it will be necessary to work, think and take into account Russia's position too.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;The document, it seems to me, has a hasty character... It will be necessary to work, think and take into account our position too. It outlines only the Ukrainian approach,&rdquo; RIA reported Ushakov as saying.
Moreover, Russian President Putin is also about to speak on the US proposed ceasefire, later in the day.&nbsp;
Putin may hold an international phone call later on Thursday. However, it is not clear with whom he will hold the conversation.&nbsp;
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Meanwhile, Zelensky on Thursday shared a post on X, hoping that the US pressure would be sufficient to compel Russia to end its war with Ukraine.&nbsp;
"Regrettably, for more than a day already, the world has yet to hear a meaningful response from Russia to the proposals made. This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible. We hope that U.S. pressure will be sufficient to compel Russia to end the war," the Ukrainian president said.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Ushakov, who speaks for Putin on major foreign policy issues, said that this is nothing other than a temporary respite for Ukraine's military.

Yuri Ushakov, a top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin, said on Thursday (March 13) that the US proposal on the Ukraine ceasefire gives Russia "nothing", stressing that it only gives Ukrainians an opportunity to regroup. Ushakov, a former ambassador to Washington who speaks for Putin on major foreign policy issues, said that this is nothing other than a temporary respite for Ukraine's military. “I stated our position that this is nothing other than a temporary respite for the Ukrainian military, nothing more,” Ushakov said. Also read: 'No meaningful response shows Russia seeks to prolong war': Zelensky hopes US compels them to end war “It gives us nothing. It only gives the Ukrainians an opportunity to regroup, gain strength and to continue the same thing,” he later added, Reuters reported. This comes as the US officials arrive in Moscow to hold talks with Russian officials on the ceasefire plan, backed by Ukraine during their Jeddah meeting. Ushakov also said that it will be necessary to work, think and take into account Russia's position too. Also read: 'Putin unlikely to dance on tune of US president': Ukraine soldiers say 'there will still be war' after ceasefire “The document, it seems to me, has a hasty character... It will be necessary to work, think and take into account our position too. It outlines only the Ukrainian approach,” RIA reported Ushakov as saying. Moreover, Russian President Putin is also about to speak on the US proposed ceasefire, later in the day. Putin may hold an international phone call later on Thursday. However, it is not clear with whom he will hold the conversation. Also read: 'Can do very bad things for Russia if needed': Trump says US officials en route to Moscow for ceasefire talks Meanwhile, Zelensky on Thursday shared a post on X, hoping that the US pressure would be sufficient to compel Russia to end its war with Ukraine. "Regrettably, for more than a day already, the world has yet to hear a meaningful response from Russia to the proposals made. This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible. We hope that U.S. pressure will be sufficient to compel Russia to end the war," the Ukrainian president said. Also read: Ukraine on edge of losing Kursk as Russia claims gains in region after taking control of five villages (With inputs from agencies)

'There's nothing for Russia': Putin aide slams US ceasefire proposal to end Ukraine war

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that negotiators are headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a possible ceasefire with Ukraine, after Kyiv agreed to a 30-day truce. Watch to know more!

Trump pushes for Ukraine ceasefire as US seeks Russia’s answer on truce deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (March 13) said that the world has still not heard a "meaningful response from Russia" to the ceasefire proposal, stressing that this shows Russia seeks to prolong the war.&nbsp;
The Ukrainian president hoped that the US pressure would be sufficient to compel Russia to end its war with Ukraine.&nbsp;
This comes as the US officials are about to meet Russian officials in Moscow to discuss the 30-day ceasefire proposal, on which Ukraine has agreed.&nbsp;
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"Regrettably, for more than a day already, the world has yet to hear a meaningful response from Russia to the proposals made. This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible. We hope that U.S. pressure will be sufficient to compel Russia to end the war," the Ukrainian president stressed.&nbsp;
He said that the Ukrainian teams are prepared to continue working constructively with all partners in America, Europe, and other parts of the world who are committed to bringing peace closer.
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<h2>'Thanks for US military aid'</h2>
Zelensky also thanked its teams for getting the military aid resumed by the US.&nbsp;
"I thank our teams for the fact that military aid and intelligence sharing resumed."
Zelensky said that the Ukrainian delegation gave him a detailed report on its meeting with US representatives in Saudi Arabia, including the progress of negotiations and key aspects.
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"It is good that the conversation was entirely constructive. Ukraine is committed to moving quickly toward peace, and we are prepared to do our part in creating all of the conditions for a reliable, durable, and decent peace," he said in a post on X.&nbsp;
Zelensky further said that Ukraine was ready for an air and sea ceasefire, but the US proposed extending it to land. "Ukraine welcomes this proposal."
"The control of such a ceasefire remains an important issue, and we appreciate the United States' willingness to organize the technical aspects of such control," he added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Ukraine teams are prepared to continue working constructively with all partners in America, Europe, and other parts of the world who are committed to bringing peace closer.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (March 13) said that the world has still not heard a "meaningful response from Russia" to the ceasefire proposal, stressing that this shows Russia seeks to prolong the war. The Ukrainian president hoped that the US pressure would be sufficient to compel Russia to end its war with Ukraine. This comes as the US officials are about to meet Russian officials in Moscow to discuss the 30-day ceasefire proposal, on which Ukraine has agreed. Also read: 'Putin unlikely to dance on tune of US president': Ukraine soldiers say 'there will still be war' after ceasefire "Regrettably, for more than a day already, the world has yet to hear a meaningful response from Russia to the proposals made. This once again demonstrates that Russia seeks to prolong the war and postpone peace for as long as possible. We hope that U.S. pressure will be sufficient to compel Russia to end the war," the Ukrainian president stressed. He said that the Ukrainian teams are prepared to continue working constructively with all partners in America, Europe, and other parts of the world who are committed to bringing peace closer. Also read: 'None of us trust Russians': Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Moscow rejects 30-day ceasefire 'Thanks for US military aid' Zelensky also thanked its teams for getting the military aid resumed by the US. "I thank our teams for the fact that military aid and intelligence sharing resumed." Zelensky said that the Ukrainian delegation gave him a detailed report on its meeting with US representatives in Saudi Arabia, including the progress of negotiations and key aspects. Also read: Putin threatens to treat Ukrainian PoWs as 'terrorists' after Trump warns of 'devastating' Russia "It is good that the conversation was entirely constructive. Ukraine is committed to moving quickly toward peace, and we are prepared to do our part in creating all of the conditions for a reliable, durable, and decent peace," he said in a post on X. Zelensky further said that Ukraine was ready for an air and sea ceasefire, but the US proposed extending it to land. "Ukraine welcomes this proposal." "The control of such a ceasefire remains an important issue, and we appreciate the United States' willingness to organize the technical aspects of such control," he added. Also read: Will not discuss ‘taking over Canada’: Rubio says talks at G7 will focus on Ukraine (With inputs from agencies)

'No meaningful response shows Russia seeks to prolong war': Zelensky hopes US compels them to end war

As Russian and US officials are about to meet in Moscow on Thursday (March 13) to discuss the Ukraine ceasefire proposal, the Ukrainian soldiers stressed that even if Russia accepts the US proposed ceasefire, "there will still be war".&nbsp;
After holding talks with the US in Jeddah, Ukraine announced that they are ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire if Russia also accepts it.&nbsp;
However, Russia has been disregarding such ceasefire deals multiple times. They have violated ceasefire deals 25 times, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting with Trump in the Oval Office on Feb. 28.
Ukrainian Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Krotevych said that he isn't sure that Russia will agree to a ceasefire, Kyiv Independent reported.
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<h2>'Putin unlikely to dance on tune of US prez'</h2>
"Trump wants to show that he&rsquo;s the only one making decisions in this situation, but Putin is unlikely to dance to the tune of a US president," he said.
Referring to Russia, Veter, former company commander stressed that "the murderer is now sitting among the prosecutor and judges", adding that he is given every right to say that he is not a murderer.
"They will now start bargaining, and what will they bargain with? With Ukraine, our state, our lands, our people. And what will these 30 days do, even if there is a truce and the shooting stops? Has no one thought about what will come after them? Has anyone thought that Russia will then go further and accumulate forces and means?" he added.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Russia's strategic plan for 2035'</h2>
He said that Russia has a strategic plan for 2035 to capture Ukraine along the east bank in its entirety or even the entire country. "They will not deviate from this plan. They will take a break for 30 days to replenish their forces, resources, etc., and then move forward."
He said that here we would think, "Oh, that's it. The war is on hold, and we can sit and have a smoke. And everyone will sit on their asses until the storm hits again and the Russians push on."
And when they do, everyone will start shouting again, &ldquo;Give us weapons urgently, give us people urgently.&rdquo;
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<h2>'Too stupid'</h2>
Hvylia, a 26-year old military service woman said that what Trump has proposed is "too stupid" to use the same non-working scenario and repeatedly fall into the same trap.&nbsp;
"I don't think it will change anything for me. There will still be war, it will still be the same job," she said.
"Fortunately, we learn from our mistakes and do not want to make the same mistakes for the second, third, or tenth time. However, we must show the international community that Ukraine is more interested in peace than anyone else." Hvylia added.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)
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World: Hvylia, a 26-year old military service woman said that what Trump has proposed is "too stupid" to use the same non-working scenario and repeatedly fall into the same trap.

As Russian and US officials are about to meet in Moscow on Thursday (March 13) to discuss the Ukraine ceasefire proposal, the Ukrainian soldiers stressed that even if Russia accepts the US proposed ceasefire, "there will still be war". After holding talks with the US in Jeddah, Ukraine announced that they are ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire if Russia also accepts it. However, Russia has been disregarding such ceasefire deals multiple times. They have violated ceasefire deals 25 times, President Volodymyr Zelensky said during a meeting with Trump in the Oval Office on Feb. 28. Ukrainian Lieutenant Colonel Bohdan Krotevych said that he isn't sure that Russia will agree to a ceasefire, Kyiv Independent reported. Also read: Putin threatens to treat Ukrainian PoWs as 'terrorists' after Trump warns of 'devastating' Russia 'Putin unlikely to dance on tune of US prez' "Trump wants to show that he’s the only one making decisions in this situation, but Putin is unlikely to dance to the tune of a US president," he said. Referring to Russia, Veter, former company commander stressed that "the murderer is now sitting among the prosecutor and judges", adding that he is given every right to say that he is not a murderer. "They will now start bargaining, and what will they bargain with? With Ukraine, our state, our lands, our people. And what will these 30 days do, even if there is a truce and the shooting stops? Has no one thought about what will come after them? Has anyone thought that Russia will then go further and accumulate forces and means?" he added. Also read: Ukraine on edge of losing Kursk as Russia claims gains in region after taking control of five villages 'Russia's strategic plan for 2035' He said that Russia has a strategic plan for 2035 to capture Ukraine along the east bank in its entirety or even the entire country. "They will not deviate from this plan. They will take a break for 30 days to replenish their forces, resources, etc., and then move forward." He said that here we would think, "Oh, that's it. The war is on hold, and we can sit and have a smoke. And everyone will sit on their asses until the storm hits again and the Russians push on." And when they do, everyone will start shouting again, “Give us weapons urgently, give us people urgently.” Also read: Putin lays down THREE 'maximalist' demands for ending Russia-Ukraine war: Report 'Too stupid' Hvylia, a 26-year old military service woman said that what Trump has proposed is "too stupid" to use the same non-working scenario and repeatedly fall into the same trap. "I don't think it will change anything for me. There will still be war, it will still be the same job," she said. "Fortunately, we learn from our mistakes and do not want to make the same mistakes for the second, third, or tenth time. However, we must show the international community that Ukraine is more interested in peace than anyone else." Hvylia added. Also read: Ukraine on edge of losing Kursk as Russia claims gains in region after taking control of five villages (With inputs from agencies)

'Putin unlikely to dance on tune of US president': Ukraine soldiers say 'there will still be war' after ceasefire

US President Trump warned Vladimir Putin of "devastating" sanctions if Moscow rejects a ceasefire deal. Trump said that US negotiators are headed to Russia "right now" for talks on a 30-day truce. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine War: Donald Trump Threatens Russia with Sanctions Ahead of Crucial Ceasefire Talks

US President Trump has issued a warning to Russia as the country remains tight-lipped on the proposed ceasefire with Ukraine. Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin visited Russian troops who have made gains against Ukrainian forces battling to keep Russian territory seized in an offensive last year. Putin visited the KK region in his first visit to this region since Ukraine launched its shock counteroffensive in August last year. Dressed in army camouflage, Putin hailed the recent gains and urged his troops on. Watch in for more details!

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin urges army to 'liberate' Kursk region as Ukraine pulls back

Russia claimed to have made sweeping gains in its Kursk region in the past 24 hours, taking back control of five villages previously held by Ukrainian troops, the Russian military said on Wednesday.
Moscow's forces have also entered Sudzha, the largest town that fell under Kyiv's control, and were conducting "assault operations" there, the state news agency TASS reported.
Kyiv launched its surprise assault on the Kursk region in August, but has steadily lost ground as Moscow deployed thousands of reinforcements, including North Korean soldiers.
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Ukraine now risks losing its grip on the border region entirely, ceding dozens of square kilometres of territory in the past six days, according to military bloggers.
Russian army units "liberated the settlements of Kazachya Loknya, 1st Knyazhy, 2nd Knyazhy, Zamostye and Mirny" in the Kursk region, all on the outskirts of Sudzha, the Russian defence ministry said Wednesday.
"The information provided by our military shows that our troops are successfully advancing in the Kursk Region, liberating areas that were under the control of the militants. The dynamic is good," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters.
A video shared by Russian news outlets on Wednesday purported to show Russian troops waving a flag in the centre of Sudzha, which Kyiv captured shortly after its offensive began.
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Kursk was one of Kyiv's few bargaining chips in swapping land with Russia, which has seized and occupied around a fifth of Ukraine since it took Crimea in 2014 and launched its full-scale assault in February 2022.
In a village east of the fighting, a Ukrainian attack on an agricultural plant killed four people, acting Kursk region governor Alexander Khinshtein said Wednesday.
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World: Moscow forces have also entered Sudzha, the largest town that fell under Kyiv's control, and were conducting "assault operations" there, the state TASS news agency reported.

Russia claimed to have made sweeping gains in its Kursk region in the past 24 hours, taking back control of five villages previously held by Ukrainian troops, the Russian military said on Wednesday. Moscow's forces have also entered Sudzha, the largest town that fell under Kyiv's control, and were conducting "assault operations" there, the state news agency TASS reported. Kyiv launched its surprise assault on the Kursk region in August, but has steadily lost ground as Moscow deployed thousands of reinforcements, including North Korean soldiers. Also read: 'Can do very bad things for Russia if needed': Trump says as US officials en route to Moscow for ceasefire talks Ukraine now risks losing its grip on the border region entirely, ceding dozens of square kilometres of territory in the past six days, according to military bloggers. Russian army units "liberated the settlements of Kazachya Loknya, 1st Knyazhy, 2nd Knyazhy, Zamostye and Mirny" in the Kursk region, all on the outskirts of Sudzha, the Russian defence ministry said Wednesday. "The information provided by our military shows that our troops are successfully advancing in the Kursk Region, liberating areas that were under the control of the militants. The dynamic is good," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters. A video shared by Russian news outlets on Wednesday purported to show Russian troops waving a flag in the centre of Sudzha, which Kyiv captured shortly after its offensive began. Also read: 'None of us trust Russians': Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Moscow rejects 30-day ceasefire Kursk was one of Kyiv's few bargaining chips in swapping land with Russia, which has seized and occupied around a fifth of Ukraine since it took Crimea in 2014 and launched its full-scale assault in February 2022. In a village east of the fighting, a Ukrainian attack on an agricultural plant killed four people, acting Kursk region governor Alexander Khinshtein said Wednesday. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Ukraine on edge of losing Kursk as Russia claims gains in region after taking control of five villages

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (March 12) stressed that the "people are going to Russia" to have a discussion on a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which was backed by Ukraine.&nbsp;
During his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, Trump was asked about the progress on the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal.&nbsp;
The US president said that the US has &ldquo;people going to Russia right now, as we speak,&rdquo; as he said, &ldquo;hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia.&rdquo;
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He further stressed the scale of killings and devastation caused by the war as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, explaining why the war needs to be stopped now.&nbsp;
When asked about what the US could do to pressure Russia into the ceasefire, Trump said that he hoped "it is not going to be necessary", slamming previous presidents for their record of dealing with Russia.
&ldquo;What I did to Russia was very tough, the toughest ever,&rdquo; he said, explaining his criticism of the Nord Stream pipeline.
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&ldquo;They never took anything from me. They took them from Obama and Bush, and they took from sleeping Joe Biden. With Biden, they wanted to take the whole country, but I think I&rsquo;ve stopped that, but we&rsquo;ll see,&rdquo; Trump said.
However, as he talks further, Trump said that if needed, "there are things you can do that wouldn&rsquo;t be pleasant in a financial sense,&rdquo; and would be &ldquo;very bad for Russia.&rdquo;
&ldquo;We could do things very bad for Russia. Would be devastating for Russia. But I don&rsquo;t want to do that because I want to see peace,&rdquo; he said.
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Earlier in the day, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky called Tuesday's talks with the US in Jeddah "constructive", saying that he wants to use a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia as a chance to forge a permanent peace plan.
&ldquo;We want to end this war,&rdquo; he said, adding that &ldquo;everyone&rdquo; will have to be part of a union to convince Russia to accept a peace deal.
&ldquo;Everything depends on whether Russia is willing to do so, to install a truce, or if it is willing to continue killing people,&rdquo; Zelensky added.
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The US president said that the US has “people going to Russia right now, as we speak,” as he said, “hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia.”

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (March 12) stressed that the "people are going to Russia" to have a discussion on a 30-day ceasefire proposal, which was backed by Ukraine. During his meeting with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin, Trump was asked about the progress on the Ukraine-Russia ceasefire proposal. The US president said that the US has “people going to Russia right now, as we speak,” as he said, “hopefully we can get a ceasefire from Russia.” Also read: 'None of us trust Russians': Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Moscow rejects 30-day ceasefire He further stressed the scale of killings and devastation caused by the war as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, explaining why the war needs to be stopped now. When asked about what the US could do to pressure Russia into the ceasefire, Trump said that he hoped "it is not going to be necessary", slamming previous presidents for their record of dealing with Russia. “What I did to Russia was very tough, the toughest ever,” he said, explaining his criticism of the Nord Stream pipeline. Also read:Kyiv: Four killed in Russian strike at Ukraine’s Odesa port “They never took anything from me. They took them from Obama and Bush, and they took from sleeping Joe Biden. With Biden, they wanted to take the whole country, but I think I’ve stopped that, but we’ll see,” Trump said. However, as he talks further, Trump said that if needed, "there are things you can do that wouldn’t be pleasant in a financial sense,” and would be “very bad for Russia.” “We could do things very bad for Russia. Would be devastating for Russia. But I don’t want to do that because I want to see peace,” he said. Also read: Will not discuss ‘taking over Canada’: Rubio says talks at G7 will focus on Ukraine Earlier in the day, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky called Tuesday's talks with the US in Jeddah "constructive", saying that he wants to use a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia as a chance to forge a permanent peace plan. “We want to end this war,” he said, adding that “everyone” will have to be part of a union to convince Russia to accept a peace deal. “Everything depends on whether Russia is willing to do so, to install a truce, or if it is willing to continue killing people,” Zelensky added. Also read: Putin lays down THREE 'maximalist' demands for ending Russia-Ukraine war: Report (With inputs from agencies)

'Can do very bad things for Russia if needed': Trump says US officials en route to Moscow for ceasefire talks

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Canada has announced additional tariffs on US goods worth $20.7 billion to counter US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium. In other news, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasised that he does not trust Russia despite agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire proposal by the US. Meanwhile, Iran has received the letter given by US President Donald Trump, delivered by a UAE official days after Trump hinted at 'final strokes' with Tehran. Click on the headlines for more 'Until threat is gone for good': Canada hits US with $20.7 bn tariffs over 'unjustified' steel levies Canada has announced fresh tariffs on American products worth $20.7 billion in response to US tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium. The retaliatory measures, which come into effect on Thursday, target a range of goods, including computers and sports equipment. 'None of us trust Russians': Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Moscow rejects 30-day ceasefire Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that he does not trust Russia despite agreeing to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. Iran receives Trump's letter delivered by UAE official days after US prez hints at 'final strokes' with Tehran Iran has received the letter given by US President Donald Trump by Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the president of the United Arab Emirates, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday. Will not discuss ‘taking over Canada’: Rubio says talks at G7 will focus on Ukraine Following taunts by United States President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would not raise Canada’s sovereignty while visiting Quebec later on Wednesday (Mar 12) for the G7 talks, hinting that the talks would be focused on the Ukraine conflict. Register or 'be treated as criminal': 900,000 'snowbird' Canadians face new US travel restrictions amid trade war Canadians visiting the United States for more than 30 days will be required to register with authorities starting 11 April, according to a notice in the US federal register on Wednesday (12 March). The change comes at a time of growing trade tensions between the two countries. 'Beaten, spit on, held in a sq metre cell': Hostage's painful ordeal reveals 'they knew' when Gaza truce failed Freed Israeli hostage Omer Wenkert said on Wednesday (March 12) that he always knew when Israel-Hamas were not on the same track and the ceasefire between them had fallen through, or a senior Hamas operative was killed, because the Palestinian militant group would take it out on him. Who are Baloch Liberation Army? Here's all you need to know about militant group that hijacked Pakistani train Militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA), the separatist group, hijacked the passenger train Jaffar Express in Pakistan’s Balochistan province on Tuesday (Mar 11). Missing university student Sudiksha Konanki’s hometown sheriff names person of interest The hometown sheriff’s department has named a person of interest in the disappearance of University of Pittsburgh student Sudiksha Konanki during her vacation in the Dominican Republic. Boycott Kim Soo Hyun? Fans call out actor’s old problematic posts as news of relationship with Kim Sae Ron surfaces Late Korean actress Kim Sae Ron is back in the news. Months after her tragic death, reports seem to suggest she had given a statement about being in a long-term relationship with Kim Soo Hyun. The statement comes on the heels of Kim Sae Ron’s aunt exposing their relationship, claiming the Queen of Tears actor began secretly dating her niece, who would have been a minor then. EXCLUSIVE | '688 RUNS': In WPL 2025, Indian women outscored by foreigners at own home? Numbers don’t lie The Women's Premier League (WPL) season 3 regular season is over with Delhi Capitals making it to the finals directly while Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Giants set to play an eliminator. Now that the Indian women cricketers have had enough exposure of playing in big games, the question arises - how did the Indian batters perform in comparison to their foreign counterparts?

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As the Kremlin considers a ceasefire proposal, Russian officials say they want to hear from the US before making a decision. While a Trump-Putin phone call isn’t ruled out, Senator Marco Rubio warns that Europe must be involved in any Ukraine diplomacy.

US awaits Putin’s decision: Will Putin agree to Trump’s ceasefire deal?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that he does not trust Russia despite agreeing to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.&nbsp;
While addressing the press conference in Kyiv, Zelensky said "I have emphasised this many times, none of us trust the Russians."&nbsp;
He further said that he expects "strong measures" should be taken from the US if Russia rejects Washington's proposal.&nbsp;
"I understand that we can count on strong steps. I don't know the details yet but we are talking about sanctions (against Russia) and strengthening Ukraine," Zelensky said.
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Stressing his call to "fight for independence", the Ukrainian president said that he refuses to recognise any Russian occupied territories in Ukraine.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We are not going to recognise that the territories occupied by the Russian territory. The fact is, our people were fighting for it. Our heroes fought for that, [it] wounded, killed many of them. No one forgets about that,&rdquo; he said.
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<h2>'Important red line'</h2>
The Ukrainian president said that this is the "most important red line", adding. "We will never let anyone forget about this crime against Ukraine."
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<h2>'Everything depends on Russia'</h2>
The Ukrainian president called yesterday's talks with the US in Jeddah "constructive", saying that he wants to use a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia as a chance to forge a permanent peace plan.&nbsp;
&ldquo;We want to end this war,&rdquo; he said, adding that &ldquo;everyone&rdquo; will have to be part of a union to convince Russia to accept a peace deal.
&ldquo;Everything depends on whether Russia is willing to do so, to install a truce, or if it is willing to continue killing people,&rdquo; Zelensky added.
Earlier, Russia said that they were waiting to be briefed by American officials before commenting on the ceasefire proposal.&nbsp;
The US has said that they would be talking to Moscow on Wednesday.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: Stressing his call to "fight for independence", the Ukrainian president said that he refuses to recognise any Russian occupied territories in Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stressed that he does not trust Russia despite agreeing to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. While addressing the press conference in Kyiv, Zelensky said "I have emphasised this many times, none of us trust the Russians." He further said that he expects "strong measures" should be taken from the US if Russia rejects Washington's proposal. "I understand that we can count on strong steps. I don't know the details yet but we are talking about sanctions (against Russia) and strengthening Ukraine," Zelensky said. Also read: Ukraine launches 'massive' drone strike at Moscow as Zelensky prepares to talk truce with US in Saudi Arabia Stressing his call to "fight for independence", the Ukrainian president said that he refuses to recognise any Russian occupied territories in Ukraine. “We are not going to recognise that the territories occupied by the Russian territory. The fact is, our people were fighting for it. Our heroes fought for that, [it] wounded, killed many of them. No one forgets about that,” he said. Also read: Zelensky meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah; Rubio says 'no military solution' to Ukraine conflict 'Important red line' The Ukrainian president said that this is the "most important red line", adding. "We will never let anyone forget about this crime against Ukraine." Also read: Ukraine backs US proposal for 30-day ceasefire, Washington restores military aid, intel sharing 'Everything depends on Russia' The Ukrainian president called yesterday's talks with the US in Jeddah "constructive", saying that he wants to use a potential 30-day ceasefire with Russia as a chance to forge a permanent peace plan. “We want to end this war,” he said, adding that “everyone” will have to be part of a union to convince Russia to accept a peace deal. “Everything depends on whether Russia is willing to do so, to install a truce, or if it is willing to continue killing people,” Zelensky added. Earlier, Russia said that they were waiting to be briefed by American officials before commenting on the ceasefire proposal. The US has said that they would be talking to Moscow on Wednesday. Also read: Putin lays down THREE 'maximalist' demands for ending Russia-Ukraine war: Report (With inputs from agencies)

'None of us trust Russians': Zelensky expects 'strong' action from US if Moscow rejects 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine on Tuesday backed a US proposal for a 30-day general ceasefire with Russia, with the United States in turn agreeing to lift restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing. Watch this report for more details!

Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift aid restrictions

Following taunts by United States President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would not raise Canada&rsquo;s sovereignty while visiting Quebec later on Wednesday (Mar 12) for the G7 talks, hinting that the talks would be focused on the Ukraine conflict.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re going to be focused in the G7 and all of those things,&rdquo; he told reporters on a refueling stop in Ireland on his way to Saudi Arabia for the G7 talks.
Mentioning the war in Ukraine, he added, &ldquo;That&rsquo;s what the meeting is about. This isn&rsquo;t a meeting about how we&rsquo;re going to take over Canada.&rdquo;
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Talking about Trump&rsquo;s idea that Canada should become the 51st state of the US from &ldquo;an economic standpoint&rdquo;, he said, &ldquo;[The president] said that if they became the 51st state, we wouldn't have to worry about the border and fentanyl coming across, because now we will be able to manage that,&rdquo; Rubio said.
&ldquo;He&rsquo;s made an argument that it's their interest to do so. Obviously, the Canadians don&rsquo;t agree,&rdquo; he said.
<h2>US has &lsquo;vested interest&rsquo; in Ukraine&rsquo;s security</h2>
Rubio also said that a minerals deal would give the US a &ldquo;vested interest&rdquo; in Ukraine&rsquo;s security. However, he did not promise any formal guarantees.
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&ldquo;I wouldn&rsquo;t couch it as a security guarantee, but certainly, if the United States has a vested economic interest that&rsquo;s generating revenue for our people as well as for the people of Ukraine, we&rsquo;d have a vested interest in protecting it,&rdquo; he said.
&ldquo;Certainly one of the things that provides for Ukraine&rsquo;s long-term prosperity and security is vibrant economic growth and development,&rdquo; Rubio added.
According to him, a growing economy &ldquo;gives them a tremendous amount of leverage and power and the ability to fund their own defences.&rdquo;
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On Tuesday (Mar 11), Ukraine officials agreed to have talks on a 30-day ceasefire with Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz. Both sides also agreed to sign a minerals deal as soon as possible, giving the US access to Ukraine&rsquo;s natural resources.
<h2>US to initiate contact with Russia</h2>
Rubio added that Washington was initiating contact with Moscow on Wednesday (Mar 12) for their response.
&ldquo;That&rsquo;s what we want to know &ndash; if they&rsquo;re prepared to do it unconditionally,&rdquo; Rubio said of Russia&rsquo;s response.
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&ldquo;If the response is, &lsquo;yes&rsquo;, then we know we&rsquo;ve made real progress, and there&rsquo;s a real chance of peace. If their response is &lsquo;no&rsquo;, it would be highly unfortunate, and it&rsquo;ll make their intentions clear.&rdquo;
Rubio also said that Europeans would have to be involved if the talks make any progress, as Russia is keen to end European sanctions.
(With inputs from agencies)

World | Mentioning the war in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio added, “That’s what the meeting is about. This isn’t a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada.”

Following taunts by United States President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he would not raise Canada’s sovereignty while visiting Quebec later on Wednesday (Mar 12) for the G7 talks, hinting that the talks would be focused on the Ukraine conflict. “We’re going to be focused in the G7 and all of those things,” he told reporters on a refueling stop in Ireland on his way to Saudi Arabia for the G7 talks. Mentioning the war in Ukraine, he added, “That’s what the meeting is about. This isn’t a meeting about how we’re going to take over Canada.” Also read | Zelensky meets Saudi crown prince in Jeddah; Rubio says 'no military solution' to Ukraine conflict Talking about Trump’s idea that Canada should become the 51st state of the US from “an economic standpoint”, he said, “[The president] said that if they became the 51st state, we wouldn't have to worry about the border and fentanyl coming across, because now we will be able to manage that,” Rubio said. “He’s made an argument that it's their interest to do so. Obviously, the Canadians don’t agree,” he said. US has ‘vested interest’ in Ukraine’s security Rubio also said that a minerals deal would give the US a “vested interest” in Ukraine’s security. However, he did not promise any formal guarantees. Also read | Rubio says US hostage envoy’s direct meeting with Hamas ‘hasn’t borne fruit’ “I wouldn’t couch it as a security guarantee, but certainly, if the United States has a vested economic interest that’s generating revenue for our people as well as for the people of Ukraine, we’d have a vested interest in protecting it,” he said. “Certainly one of the things that provides for Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security is vibrant economic growth and development,” Rubio added. According to him, a growing economy “gives them a tremendous amount of leverage and power and the ability to fund their own defences.” Also read | From US aid to mineral deal: Much at stake as Zelensky, Rubio arrive in Saudi for crucial US-Ukraine talks On Tuesday (Mar 11), Ukraine officials agreed to have talks on a 30-day ceasefire with Rubio and national security adviser Mike Waltz. Both sides also agreed to sign a minerals deal as soon as possible, giving the US access to Ukraine’s natural resources. US to initiate contact with Russia Rubio added that Washington was initiating contact with Moscow on Wednesday (Mar 12) for their response. “That’s what we want to know – if they’re prepared to do it unconditionally,” Rubio said of Russia’s response. Also read | Rubio heads to Saudi Arabia to gauge if Ukraine has shifted “If the response is, ‘yes’, then we know we’ve made real progress, and there’s a real chance of peace. If their response is ‘no’, it would be highly unfortunate, and it’ll make their intentions clear.” Rubio also said that Europeans would have to be involved if the talks make any progress, as Russia is keen to end European sanctions. (With inputs from agencies)

Will not discuss ‘taking over Canada’: Rubio says talks at G7 will focus on Ukraine

A Russian ballistic missile strike overnight on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa killed four people and damaged a Barbados-flagged cargo ship, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday.
The attack late Tuesday came as Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia.
Ukrainian officials said the attack occurred as the cargo ship was being loaded with a grain consignment intended to be sent to Algeria.
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"Unfortunately, four people died -- citizens of Syria. The youngest victim was 18, the oldest was 24 years old. Two more people were wounded -- a Ukrainian and a Syrian," Oleksiy Kuleba, vice prime minister for reconstruction wrote on social media.
"Russia is attacking Ukraine's infrastructure, including ports that are involved in ensuring the world's food security," he added.
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Separately, the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region said a 47-year-old woman was killed during a Russian missile attack on the central city of Kryvyi Rig, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Ukrainian air force said that in total Russia had launched three missiles at the war-battered country overnight as well as 133 drones of various types, including the Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drone.
Its air defence units shot down 98 of the drones, the air force added.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

World: Russian missile strike in Odesa killed four and damaged a cargo ship, highlighting the ongoing conflict and its impact on global food security.

A Russian ballistic missile strike overnight on the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa killed four people and damaged a Barbados-flagged cargo ship, Ukrainian authorities said Wednesday. The attack late Tuesday came as Ukraine endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia. Ukrainian officials said the attack occurred as the cargo ship was being loaded with a grain consignment intended to be sent to Algeria. Also read | Russia launches air attack on Kyiv hours after Ukraine backs 30-day ceasefire "Unfortunately, four people died -- citizens of Syria. The youngest victim was 18, the oldest was 24 years old. Two more people were wounded -- a Ukrainian and a Syrian," Oleksiy Kuleba, vice prime minister for reconstruction wrote on social media. "Russia is attacking Ukraine's infrastructure, including ports that are involved in ensuring the world's food security," he added. Also read |Putin lays down THREE 'maximalist' demands for ending Russia-Ukraine war: Report Separately, the governor of the Dnipropetrovsk region said a 47-year-old woman was killed during a Russian missile attack on the central city of Kryvyi Rig, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelensky. The Ukrainian air force said that in total Russia had launched three missiles at the war-battered country overnight as well as 133 drones of various types, including the Iranian-designed Shahed-type attack drone. Its air defence units shot down 98 of the drones, the air force added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Kyiv: Four killed in Russian strike at Ukraine’s Odesa port

Ukraine has expressed its readiness to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as proposed by the United States during talks in Jeddah. Watch in for more details!

Jeddah talks: Ukraine backs US-led 30-day truce; Russia flags possible contact with US in coming days

Beneath the battlefields of Kursk, a silent invasion was underway. Russian special forces spent four days in darkness, crawling through a claustrophobic pipe barely wider than a person's shoulders to emerge behind enemy lines. This is modern warfare at its most primitive and terrifying. Images showed how Russian troops carried out an extraordinary mission in the Kursk region, during which they penetrated deep into Ukrainian-held territory via a gas pipeline..Watch in for more details!

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Asian shares edged up after President Donald Trump played down fears of a recession, which helped US stocks stage a late recovery after whipsawing all day. However, trading was volatile following conflicting tariff updates, while progress toward a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia briefly lifted sentiment.

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US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah: Trump lauds Ukraine agreeing to US ceasefire proposal

Ukraine on Tuesday (March 11) backed the US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia. This comes after officials from Washington and Kyiv engaged in talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.&nbsp;
In turn, the US has lifted restrictions &nbsp;on military aid and intelligence sharing.&nbsp;
"Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by the Russian Federation," according to the joint statement.
The United States will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine.
It added that the US will communicate to Russia that "Russian reciprocity is the key to achieving peace."
Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine&rsquo;s long-term security.&nbsp;
<h2>'Minerals deal to conclude ASAP'</h2>
After holding talks in Jeddah, the two sides agreed to conclude "as soon as possible" a deal on Ukrainian minerals.&nbsp;
"Both countries&rsquo; presidents agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine&rsquo;s critical mineral resources to expand Ukraine&rsquo;s economy, offset the cost of American assistance, and guarantee Ukraine&rsquo;s long-term prosperity and security," it added.&nbsp;
Earlier during the talks, a senior aide in Zelensky's presidential office stressed that work is in "progress", hinting that the Ukraine peace talks were going well, days after Trump-Zelensky's showdown at the White House.
Andriy Yermak, the most senior aide in Zelensky&rsquo;s presidential office, took to X, saying, "Work in progress."&nbsp;
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Робота триває🇺🇦🇺🇸
&mdash; Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndriyYermak/status/1899451804380750243?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
Moreover, he also posted a picture of himself with the US delegation with an emoji of a handshake in the caption.&nbsp;
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&mdash; Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) <a href="https://twitter.com/AndriyYermak/status/1899465082049806361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 11, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<h2>Who all are present at the table?&nbsp;</h2>
Representing Ukraine were Andriy Sybiha, foreign minister, Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's closest aide, and Rustem Umerovto, defence minister.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, from the US, there were Mike Waltz, national security adviser, and Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State.
Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Adviser Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban are hosting the talks.&nbsp;
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<h2>'Ceasefire never seemed closer'</h2>
After arriving in Saudi Arabia, Yermak said that a ceasefire has never seemed closer in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on Ukraine.&nbsp;
"A ceasefire in Ukraine will not come through diplomatic gestures alone. A number of conditions are crucial beforehand in order to ensure that peace&mdash;when it comes&mdash;is lasting. This includes putting political and financial pressure on Russia to raise the cost of renewed conflict," he told the Guardian.&nbsp;
A stronger, safer and more resilient Europe&mdash;militarily, politically and economically&mdash;is our shared goal. Securing a meaningful ceasefire is the first step. This requires a Europe that is economically and politically resilient. Europe must be prepared to act to deliver its own security, and Russia must understand the political and economic cost of using force to achieve its ends," he added.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/watch-video-shows-moment-of-blast-in-moscow-region-as-ukraine-launches-largest-ever-drone-attack-8842321">WATCH: Video shows moment of blast in Moscow region as Ukraine launches largest-ever drone attack</a>
Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took to X, stressing the importance of today's US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah.&nbsp;
"Dear Americans, dear Ukrainians, don&rsquo;t waste this chance. The whole world is watching you in Jeddah today. Good luck!," he posted.&nbsp;
Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-ukraine-war-us-president-donald-trump-zelensky-what-to-expect-from-us-ukraine-talks-in-saudi-after-trump-zelensky-fallout-8840380">&lsquo;Ceasefire in sky and sea&rsquo;: What to expect from US-Ukraine talks in Saudi after Trump-Zelensky fallout</a>
(With inputs from agencies)

World: Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations towards an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine’s long-term security.

Ukraine on Tuesday (March 11) backed the US proposal for 30-day ceasefire in war with Russia. This comes after officials from Washington and Kyiv engaged in talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. In turn, the US has lifted restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing. "Ukraine expressed readiness to accept the US proposal to enact an immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended by mutual agreement of the parties, and which is subject to acceptance and concurrent implementation by the Russian Federation," according to the joint statement. The United States will immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine. It added that the US will communicate to Russia that "Russian reciprocity is the key to achieving peace." Both delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace that provides for Ukraine’s long-term security. 'Minerals deal to conclude ASAP' After holding talks in Jeddah, the two sides agreed to conclude "as soon as possible" a deal on Ukrainian minerals. "Both countries’ presidents agreed to conclude as soon as possible a comprehensive agreement for developing Ukraine’s critical mineral resources to expand Ukraine’s economy, offset the cost of American assistance, and guarantee Ukraine’s long-term prosperity and security," it added. Earlier during the talks, a senior aide in Zelensky's presidential office stressed that work is in "progress", hinting that the Ukraine peace talks were going well, days after Trump-Zelensky's showdown at the White House. Andriy Yermak, the most senior aide in Zelensky’s presidential office, took to X, saying, "Work in progress." Робота триває🇺🇦🇺🇸 — Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) March 11, 2025 Moreover, he also posted a picture of himself with the US delegation with an emoji of a handshake in the caption. 🤝 pic.twitter.com/WPkK7eTnXq — Andriy Yermak (@AndriyYermak) March 11, 2025 Also read: US-Ukraine talks LIVE: Kyiv says talks 'very constructive' after Russia hit by ‘largest ever’ drone attack Who all are present at the table? Representing Ukraine were Andriy Sybiha, foreign minister, Andriy Yermak, Zelensky's closest aide, and Rustem Umerovto, defence minister. Meanwhile, from the US, there were Mike Waltz, national security adviser, and Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State. Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Adviser Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban are hosting the talks. Also read: ‘Ready to do everything to achieve peace’: Ukraine wants to end war with Russia, says top official as talks with US begin 'Ceasefire never seemed closer' After arriving in Saudi Arabia, Yermak said that a ceasefire has never seemed closer in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on Ukraine. "A ceasefire in Ukraine will not come through diplomatic gestures alone. A number of conditions are crucial beforehand in order to ensure that peace—when it comes—is lasting. This includes putting political and financial pressure on Russia to raise the cost of renewed conflict," he told the Guardian. A stronger, safer and more resilient Europe—militarily, politically and economically—is our shared goal. Securing a meaningful ceasefire is the first step. This requires a Europe that is economically and politically resilient. Europe must be prepared to act to deliver its own security, and Russia must understand the political and economic cost of using force to achieve its ends," he added. Also read: WATCH: Video shows moment of blast in Moscow region as Ukraine launches largest-ever drone attack Meanwhile, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk took to X, stressing the importance of today's US-Ukraine talks in Jeddah. "Dear Americans, dear Ukrainians, don’t waste this chance. The whole world is watching you in Jeddah today. Good luck!," he posted. Also read: ‘Ceasefire in sky and sea’: What to expect from US-Ukraine talks in Saudi after Trump-Zelensky fallout (With inputs from agencies)

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