'Ball is in their court' — Rubio on Russia's move toward ceasefire with Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope on March 11 that Russia would accept the proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Ukraine.
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Ukraine war latest: Ukraine is ready for temporary ceasefire if Russia sticks to it; US to restore security, intelligence assistance to Ukraine
Key developments on March 11: * Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire if Russia abides by it, Kyiv says * US to 'immediately' resume security assistance, intelligence sharing to Ukraine * Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities in Moscow, Oryol oblasts in mass strike overnight, military claims * Putin unwilling to compromise on Ukraine, sets maximalist
US to 'immediately' resume security assistance, intelligence sharing to Ukraine
The statement follows the talks between Ukraine and the U.S. in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire if Russia abides by it, Kyiv says
Kyiv is ready to accept Washington's proposal to immediately implement a temporary, 30-day ceasefire which can be extended by mutual agreement, the Presidential Office announced on March 11 after the talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia.
US, Ukraine to present joint statement summarizing talks in Saudi Arabia, FT reports
The talks are not scheduled to continue for a second day, FT reported.
Over 50% of Ukrainians think West holds back military aid in fear of Russia losing war
According to a poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) at the request of the Kyiv Independent, 51.2% of Ukrainians believe that Western countries fear that Russia will lose the all-out war against Ukraine and hold off military aid to Kyiv as a result.
'Didn't want to endanger his life' — JD Vance on criticism from his cousin who fought in Ukraine
U.S. Vice President JD Vance did not talk publicly about his cousin Nate's service in Ukraine because he "didn't want to endanger his life more than it already was," the official told Fox News on March 11.
France to 'refuse any demilitarization of Ukrainian army,' French defense minister says
France will not accept "any demilitarization of the Ukrainian army," French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on March 11, The Guardian reported.
Half of Ukrainians say territorial concessions, forfeiting NATO membership in exchange for ending war 'completely unacceptable'
According to a poll conducted by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS) at the request of the Kyiv Independent, 47.1% of Ukrainians consider it "completely unacceptable" to agree to territorial concessions and give up on NATO membership as a prerequisite to ending the war. Only 8.2% said they would "easily agree" to this scenario.
US to inform Russia of US-Ukraine talks progress in Saudi Arabia, Peskov claims
Moscow is expecting to receive information from Washington on the progress of Ukraine-U.S. negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told the Russian news agency Interfax on March 11.
Ukraine, US discuss potential ceasefire, deal on rare earth during 1st round of talks, media reports
The Ukrainian and American delegations discussed a potential ceasefire in the air and at sea, as well as a minerals deal, during the first round of talks in Saudi Arabia, Suspilne reported on March 11, citing an undisclosed source.
Oil shipments via Druzhba pipeline halted due to Ukrainian drone attack in Russia, Hungary says
Ukrainian forces reportedly struck the Druzhba pipeline in Russia's Oryol Oblast on March 11. Following the attack, Peter Szijjarto said that the oil supply was halted.
White House lists Saudi talks with Ukraine, Russia in Trump's first 50 days achievements
"President Trump has brought Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table through historic peace talks in Saudi Arabia in pursuit of peace," the official statement reads.
Putin unwilling to compromise on Ukraine, sets maximalist demands, Bloomberg reports
Russian President Vladimir Putin has deliberately set "maximalist" demands on land, peacekeepers, and Ukraine's neutrality, knowing they will likely be unacceptable to Kyiv and European nations, undisclosed officials told Bloomberg.
Ukraine targets Russian oil facilities in Moscow, Oryol oblasts in mass strike overnight, military claims
The operation "struck a number of Russian strategic objects, enabling armed aggression against Ukraine," the military said.
OSCE Secretary General visits Moscow, shown aftermath of Ukrainian drone strikes, Russia says
Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said the OSCE chief witnessed the damage firsthand, writing on Telegram, "It is impossible to deny the obvious, especially what we have seen with our own eyes."
Ceasefire 'has never seemed closer,' Yermak writes but stresses need for security guarantees
"As I arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, a ceasefire in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on my country has never seemed closer," Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak wrote.
Ukrainian serviceman saves stabbing victim in Venice
A Ukrainian soldier on leave provided first aid to a victim of a stabbing attack in Venice on March 10, saving his life, according to the soldier's testimony and the Italian media.
87% of Ukrainians believe Russia will not stop at occupied territories, survey finds
According to the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, 87% of Ukrainians believe that Russia intends to continue its aggression beyond the currently occupied territories.
Russian lawmaker proposes Oreshnik strike following Ukraine's mass drone attack
The call for action comes in response to what Moscow claims was the largest Ukrainian drone attack since the start of the full-scale war.
Russia claims to recapture 12 Kursk Oblast settlements amid new offensive
Russian forces have recaptured 12 settlements and 100 square kilometers in Kursk Oblast previously held by Ukrainian troops, the Russian Defense Ministry claimed on March 11.
US 'will not be providing' military aid to Russia, Rubio says
Asked whether the Ukrainian delegation would push for renewed military aid during talks in Saudi Arabia, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded, "I can assure you this: We will not be providing military aid to the Russians."
Ukraine, US begin key meeting in Saudi Arabia
Ukrainian and U.S. delegates are starting their talks in Jeddah on March 11, launching a meeting that will likely have a major impact on Washington's future support for Kyiv and any effort to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
US has not discussed Russia sanctions relief with EU, Rubio says
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that any final resolution to the war would have to involve European leaders "because of their sanctions that they've imposed."
1 killed, 17 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine over past day
Ukraine’s Air Force intercepted 79 of the 126 Russian drones launched overnight, including Shahed-type attack drones, as well as one Iskander-M ballistic missile.
Ukrainian delegation on-site ahead of talks with US in Saudi Arabia, Yermak says
A Ukrainian delegation is on-site in Jeddah and preparing for key talks with U.S. officials on how to end Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine on March 11, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak said.
General Staff: Russia has lost 887,620 troops in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022
This number includes 1,300 casualties Russian forces suffered just over the past day.
Over 30 nations to join Paris talks on Ukraine security
Representatives will meet in person and virtually on March 11, coinciding with a meeting between Ukrainian and U.S. officials on the same day in Saudi Arabia.
Musk blames X outage on 'massive cyberattack' linked to Ukraine
The amount of traffic coming from Ukraine was "insignificant," an industry source told Reuters, disputing Musk's account.
Zelensky apologized to Trump for Oval Office clash, Witkoff claims
Zelensky "apologized for that whole incident that happened in the Oval Office. I think that was an important step, Trump's special envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said on March 10.
Zelensky, Saudi crown prince discuss return of POWs, Ukrainian children
President Volodymyr Zelensky and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met in Jeddah ahead of a high-stakes meeting between U.S. and Ukrainian officials.
Musk calls Sen. Mark Kelly a 'traitor' over Ukraine trip, Kelly pushes back
"Elon, if you don't understand that defending freedom is a basic tenet of what makes America great and keeps us safe, maybe you should leave it to those of us who do," Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly wrote.
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