CV NEWS FEED // Ukraine agreed March 11 to a US-proposed immediate 30-day ceasefire with Russia, contingent upon Russia’s reciprocal commitment.
This agreement prompted the Trump administration to lift its suspension of military aid and resume intelligence sharing with Kyiv.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that the success of the ceasefire now depends on Russia’s response. “The ball is now in Moscow’s court,” he stated. The ceasefire proposal encompasses a halt to all forms of combat, including frontline engagements, aerial operations, and naval activities.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy hailed the proposal as a “positive step,” expressing hope that it would pave the way for lasting peace. He highlighted that the ceasefire covers all areas of conflict—land, air, and sea.
Russia’s response to the ceasefire proposal remains crucial for de-escalating the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine’s agreement to the deal follows a period of growing tensions between the Trump administration and Ukraine.
As CatholicVote reported March 4, “the Trump administration announced a suspension of all aid to Ukraine, including weapons already in transit, until President Zelenskyy demonstrates a greater commitment to peace negotiations.”
Public opinion has largely backed Trump’s stance, as noted in a CatholicVote.org poll analysis published the same day: “A new survey indicates that Americans generally support President Trump and Vice President JD Vance’s positions on the Ukraine war, following a tense exchange with President Zelenskyy over Kyiv’s reluctance to engage in peace talks.”
Three days later, CatholicVote reported that “Trump is strongly considering imposing new sanctions and tariffs on Russia to encourage a peace agreement, following a contentious meeting with President Zelenskyy.”
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