U.S. resumes military aid to Ukraine amid cease-fire

U.S. resumes military aid to Ukraine after cease-fire agreement; peace negotiations contingent on Russian approval.

In Short

The U.S. plans to restart military support for Ukraine after a 30-day cease-fire, depending on Russia’s agreement. High-level discussions between U.S. Secretary of State Rubio and Ukrainian officials have raised hopes for peace, although diplomatic negotiations and security guarantees are still needed.

The U.S. plans to resume military support and intelligence sharing with Ukraine following its agreement to a 30-day cease-fire, contingent on Russian acceptance.

The announcement came after U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held high-level discussions with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. Rubio expressed optimism for peace, stating, “The ball is now in their court,” referring to Russia.

These talks followed a period of halted arms shipments and reduced intelligence support from the U.S., initiated after a tense meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky.

Drone attack

Prior to the negotiations, Ukraine conducted a significant drone attack on Moscow, prompting concerns about escalating tensions. Zelensky indicated readiness for peace talks but emphasized the need for security guarantees from the West.

Rubio noted that resuming U.S. military support would require more than just a cease-fire, suggesting the need for diplomatic negotiations with potential compromises from both sides.

While Ukraine continues to receive some defensive intelligence, support in arms has been limited. The U.S. has conveyed its role as a neutral party in the conflict and has highlighted the necessity of discussions to clarify Russian positions on peace.

Amidst ongoing Russian military actions, further U.S.-Russia talks are necessary to assess Moscow’s willingness to engage constructively in negotiations. No summit between Trump and Putin has been scheduled at this time.