Joint Statement on the United States-Ukraine Meeting in Jeddah Media Note March 11, 2025

 

Joint Statement on the United States-Ukraine Meeting in Jeddah

Media Note

March 11, 2025

The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Ukraine.

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Today in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – under the gracious hospitality

 of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman – the United States

 and Ukraine took important steps toward restoring durable

 peace for Ukraine.    Representatives of both nations praised

 the bravery of the Ukrainian people in defense of their nation

 and agreed that now is the time to begin a process toward

 lasting peace.    The Ukrainian delegation reiterated the

 Ukrainian people’s strong gratitude to President Trump, the

 U.S. Congress, and the people of the United States for

 making possible meaningful progress toward peace. Ukraine

 expressed readiness to accept the U.S. 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.  The United States will communicate to Russia

 that Russian reciprocity is the key to achieving peace.  The

 United States will immediately lift the pause on intelligence

 sharing and resume security assistance to Ukraine.    The

 delegations also discussed the importance of humanitarian

 relief efforts as part of the peace process, particularly during

 the above-mentioned ceasefire, including the exchange of

 prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and the

 return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children.    Both

 delegations agreed to name their negotiating teams and

 immediately begin negotiations toward an enduring peace that

 provides for Ukraine’s long-term security.  The United States

 committed to discussing these specific proposals with

 representatives from Russia.  The Ukrainian delegation

 reiterated that European partners shall be involved in the

 peace process.    Lastly, 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 and guarantee Ukraine’s long-term

 prosperity and security.  

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