U.S. representatives to visit Moscow for ceasefire talks

U.S. representatives are set to travel to Moscow to discuss a potential ceasefire after Ukraine agreed to a 30-day halt in fighting. 

This comes after positive signals about the ceasefire were received by the United States, as President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday.

However, Trump made it clear that while positive messages had been received, they hold no weight until a ceasefire is truly implemented. 

"But positive messages don’t mean anything. This is a very serious situation," Trump said during a conversation with Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin at the Oval Office.

This development comes a day after high-level discussions in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where Ukrainian officials met with the U.S. delegation.

Following lengthy talks, Ukraine agreed to a 30-day ceasefire. 

Leading the U.S. team was Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who remarked that the “ball is now in Russia’s court.” 

Rubio also confirmed that a proposal on the ceasefire would soon be sent to Moscow.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, following the meeting, emphasized that it is now up to the United States to persuade Russia to agree to the ceasefire.

The Kremlin has responded by stating it is considering the ceasefire proposal. 

There are also indications that Russian President Vladimir Putin may soon have a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump to further discuss the matter.

However, while these discussions are ongoing, the conflict in Ukraine continues to intensify. On Wednesday, President Putin visited a command post in the Kursk region, as reported by the Kremlin.

This story marks a crucial moment in the ongoing conflict, with potential hope for peace being discussed amid the uncertainty of its realization.