Russia outlines ceasefire demands on Ukraine to U.S.

Reuters reported the information, citing its own sources.

The outlet noted that Russian and American officials have discussed the relevant terms during both in-person and virtual conversations over the past three weeks. However, it is still unclear what exactly Moscow has included in its list and whether it is willing to engage in peace talks with Ukraine.

The agency's sources described the Kremlin's demands as broad and similar to those it previously made to Ukraine, the U.S., and NATO.

These preliminary conditions included Ukraine's renunciation of NATO membership, an agreement not to deploy foreign troops in Ukraine, and international recognition of Vladimir Putin's claim of Crimea and four regions as part of Russia.

"Russia, in recent years, also has demanded the U.S. and NATO address what it has called the 'root causes' of the war, including NATO's eastward expansion," the report states.

U.S.-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia

On March 11, the Ukrainian and American delegations met in Jeddah, following which Kyiv agreed to a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, and the United States agreed to immediately resume intelligence sharing and security assistance.

The U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said “the ball is now in Russia’s court” after Ukraine agreed to the proposed ceasefire. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the proposal for a 30-day ceasefire, stating that Russia is currently studying the statements made following the March 11 talks between the United States and Ukraine.

White House National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said after talks with the Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia that President Donald Trump has decided to cancel the pause in military aid to Ukraine immediately. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has confirmed that President Donald Trump has canceled the pause in intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

Trump expressed hope that Russia would agree to a one-month ceasefire in Ukraine.

The EU High Representative, Kaja Kallas, welcomed the joint statement by Ukraine and the United States following the negotiations and expressed readiness to participate fully in the steps to achieve peace.

On March 12, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that American representatives are already heading to Russia for a meeting regarding a ceasefire.