Ukrainian Foreign Minister updates European allies on significant discussions with the United States

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Wednesday that he had briefed several European counterparts on the significant discussions held with the United States, during which Kyiv expressed its willingness to endorse Washington’s proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. Following over eight hours of discussions between Ukrainian and U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, the U.S. committed to resuming military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine.

Sybiha, who participated in the Jeddah negotiations, mentioned that he subsequently communicated with various European foreign ministers, including British Foreign Secretary David Lammy and EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, regarding the results of this pivotal meeting. He emphasized that the Ukrainian delegation conveyed to U.S. officials the necessity for European partners to be involved in any peace talks. “We maintain the stance: no decisions regarding the long-term security of Europe should be made without Europe,” Sybiha stated in a social media update.

On Wednesday, Sybiha is scheduled to meet with his Polish counterpart Radoslaw Sikorski in Warsaw, as confirmed by the Polish foreign ministry. Poland, a NATO member and Ukraine’s neighbor, has consistently supported Kyiv since Russia’s full-scale invasion began three years ago, despite a decline in the number of Poles favoring ongoing military support for Ukraine. The agreement reached on Tuesday between the U.S. and Ukraine marks a significant shift from a contentious meeting at the White House on February 28, where U.S. President Donald Trump, known for his skepticism towards Ukraine aid, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.

Zelenskiy, who was present in Saudi Arabia but did not engage in the discussions, described the ceasefire as a “positive proposal” that encompasses the entire frontline of the conflict, rather than being limited to aerial and naval engagements.

In his evening video address, he stated, “It is now the responsibility of the United States to persuade Russia to follow suit. If Russia consents, the ceasefire will be implemented without delay.”