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\"Ceasefire<\/p>\n

Ukraine can achieve lasting peace with U.S. leadership, but this requires increased pressure on Russia and credible security guarantees, Presidential Office head Andriy Yermak wrote in an opinion article published by the Guardian on March 11.<\/p>\n

“As I arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia<\/a>, a ceasefire in the three-year war the Russian Federation has waged on my country has never seemed closer,” Yermak wrote. <\/p>\n

Yermak nevertheless stressed that diplomacy alone will not bring about a ceasefire \u2014 stronger political and financial pressure on Russia<\/a> is essential to prevent a future resurgence of aggression.<\/p>\n

“No one wants the current war to end more than our people \u2014 but a peace must be found that is both just and sustainable,” he added.<\/p>\n

Yermak outlined<\/a> key conditions necessary for a sustainable peace, including security guarantees for Ukraine, tougher European sanctions<\/a> against Russia, and the seizure of Russian frozen assets to support Ukraine. <\/p>\n

“Europe cannot allow a ceasefire that serves only to allow Russia to rearm, rebuild its forces, and come back for more Ukrainian lands and resources,” he warned.<\/p>\n

Despite Yermak’s calls for U.S. involvement in security guarantees, President Donald Trump has refused to offer such assurances, saying during his Feb. 28 meeting<\/a> with President Volodymyr Zelensky that Europe<\/a> should take responsibility for Ukraine’s security.<\/p>\n

Yermak welcomed Europe’s ReArm Europe<\/a> initiative, which includes up to 150 billion euros ($163 billion) for collective defense spending and an additional 20 billion euros ($21 billion) for Ukraine’s military needs. <\/p>\n

The official also highlighted the importance of the EU’s recently approved 16th sanctions package<\/a> of sanctions, which expands export restrictions and targets Russian aluminum imports.<\/p>\n

The column was published as Ukrainian and U.S. delegates began talks in Jeddah<\/a> on March 11. The meeting could shape Washington’s future support for Kyiv and efforts to end the war. <\/p>\n

The Ukrainian delegation includes Yermak, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha<\/a>, Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and Zelensky’s Deputy Chief of Staff Pavlo Palisa. <\/p>\n

The U.S. delegation is led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio<\/a> and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz.<\/p>\n

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\u2018We\u2019re ready\u2019 \u2014 Ukraine heads into US peace talks with everything at stake<\/div>\n
Kyiv officials will meet their Washington counterparts in Jeddah on March 11 for talks which will impact the future of diplomatic relations between the two countries and likely the future of the war in Ukraine. The Ukrainian side hopes the meeting would help mend ties with the White House and<\/div>\n
\"CeasefireThe Kyiv Independent<\/span>Chris York<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\"Ceasefire<\/div>\n

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