Today's News: Ukraine Agrees to Ceasefire, U.S. Restores Aid
The U.S. has lifted its suspension of military and intelligence support to Ukraine after Kyiv agreed to a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire proposal with Russia.
Photo: Saul Loeb/Agence France-Presse
Overview
Date: March 11, 2025
Topic: U.S. Restores Military Aid to Ukraine as Kyiv Agrees to Ceasefire with Russia
Summary: The U.S. has lifted its suspension of military and intelligence support to Ukraine after Kyiv agreed to a U.S.-brokered 30-day ceasefire proposal with Russia. The agreement marks a significant shift in U.S.-Ukraine relations after weeks of strained diplomacy, including a public clash between Presidents Trump and Zelensky. The ceasefire’s implementation depends on Russia’s acceptance, and the U.S. has pledged to push Moscow toward an agreement. Additionally, Ukraine and the U.S. revived a deal to develop Ukraine’s critical mineral resources, which had stalled after previous diplomatic tensions.
Sources
The New York Times – U.S. Agrees to Resume Military Assistance to Ukraine
CNN – Ukraine agrees to proposal for ceasefire with Russia as US restores aid and intel sharing
NBC News – U.S. to restart intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine
Fox News – Ukraine accepts deal, says Rubio: 'We'll take this to the Russians'
The Washington Post – U.S. lifts pause on Ukraine aid as Kyiv agrees to ceasefire proposal
Wall Street Journal – U.S. to Restore Military Support to Ukraine After It Agrees to Cease-Fire
Key Points
Ceasefire Agreement: Ukraine has agreed to a U.S.-proposed 30-day ceasefire, which can be extended if both parties consent. The U.S. will now push Russia to accept the deal.
U.S. Restores Military Aid: The Trump administration ended its pause on military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, which had been suspended after a diplomatic dispute between Trump and Zelensky.
Russia’s Response Pending: The agreement requires Russian approval to take effect. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized that the next step is convincing Moscow.
Increased Fighting: Despite ceasefire talks, Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow, and Russia intensified its offensive in the Kursk region.
Critical Minerals Deal Revived: Ukraine and the U.S. agreed to resume negotiations on a minerals development deal intended to strengthen Ukraine’s economy.
Diplomatic Venue: The talks were hosted in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, continuing a trend of using neutral locations for U.S.-Ukraine-Russia discussions.
Unique Highlights
The New York Times: Detailed the background of U.S.-Ukraine tensions, including Trump’s controversial remarks to Zelensky, which included dismissive comments about Ukraine’s ability to win the war.
CNN: Emphasized Trump’s direct involvement in the ceasefire discussions, with a planned conversation between Trump and Putin in the coming days.
NBC News: Highlighted Trump’s shifting stance toward Russia and his accusations that Ukraine started the war, along with his labeling of Zelensky as a dictator.
Fox News: Reported that a second phase of negotiations will address prisoner exchanges and security guarantees but did not provide details on how these will be structured.
The Washington Post: Noted that Ukraine had initially proposed a more limited ceasefire (covering air and sea attacks only), while the U.S. insisted on a broader front-line ceasefire.
Wall Street Journal: Provided insights into behind-the-scenes U.S. diplomacy, noting that Trump’s team sought to present itself as a neutral broker rather than a firm Ukrainian ally.
Contrasting Details
Security Guarantees: The New York Times and Washington Post mentioned Ukraine’s push for security guarantees, but the Wall Street Journal and Fox News suggested no such assurances were provided.
Trump’s Role: CNN and Fox News emphasized Trump’s leadership in securing the ceasefire, while the Washington Post and NBC News focused on tensions between Trump and Zelensky.
Russia’s Reaction: The New York Times and CNN reported on the massive Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow, while Fox News and the Wall Street Journal downplayed its significance.
European Response: The Washington Post noted European leaders praised the deal, while NBC News suggested skepticism among U.S. allies about Trump’s handling of the situation.
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