Will Putin agree to the ceasefire? | LBC analysis
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as posted by the channelUkraine has agreed to American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in their war with Russia. But will Putin agree to it?
Security analyst Jimmy Rushton (00:00) joins Nick Ferrari from Kyiv and a former Head of Operations for NATO, Nicholas Williams (03:39), gives his assessment.
Donald Trump has said Volodymyr Zelenskyy is welcome back in the White House just days after the pair's diplomatic bust up - with Ukraine agreeing to America's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire.
Speaking to reporters following his delegation's successful talks in Saudi Arabia, the US President said: “Ukraine. Ceasefire. Just agreed to a little white ago… Ukraine has agreed to it, and hopefully Russia will agree to it.”
"The ball is in Russia's court," said Trump on Tuesday following news of the breakthrough.
He added that he hopes the ceasefire will take effect “over the next few days”, adding that he will speak to Russian leader Vladimir Putin this week as it “takes two to tango”.
Asked whether the Ukrainian President was invited back to the White House, the US President replied: “Sure, absolutely”.
It comes after the pair's explosive row in the Oval Office, which later saw the US later pause military aid and the sharing of intelligence with Ukraine earlier this month.
A joint statement shared by the US state department confirmed security these have now been resumed, with both countries agreeing to a proposal to a 30-day ceasefire following talks in Jeddah.
Zelenskyy said that his country considers the offer "positive", adding: "We are ready to take this step."
He said on Telegram: "The American side understands our arguments, accepts our proposals, and I want to thank president Trump for the constructiveness of the conversation between our teams."
Mr Zelenskyy went on: "Ukraine is ready for peace," adding Russia "must show whether it is ready to stop the war or continue it.
"The time has come for the full truth."
Speaking to reporters following the statement, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US has made an offer "to enter into a ceasefire and enter into negotiations to end this conflict in a way that is enduring and sustainable".
The diplomat added that the US will "take this offer now to the Russians" and "hope" they will say yes.
"The ball is in their court," he added, and insisting President Trump is keen for the war to end.
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