What is the global reaction to the outcomes of the negotiations in Jeddah?

The US and Ukrainian delegations held talks on March 11 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Washington representatives proposed to implement a 30-day temporary ceasefire regime, to which Ukraine agreed. At the end of the negotiations, the US announced the resumption of arms supplies to Ukraine and the exchange of intelligence information. US President Donald Trump intends to communicate with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the near future. Below is how the world reacted to the results of the US-Ukrainian negotiations.

World

Donald Trump
US President
A ceasefire in Ukraine. We agreed on this at this hour. Now we need to go to Russia and hope President Putin agrees to this as well. And we can move forward. We can stop this horrific war where two to three thousand, sometimes two to three to four thousand soldiers are killed every week. I am receiving reports... We want to put an end to this war. Therefore, I think there is a very big difference between this and the last visit you saw in the Oval Office. So, it’s about a complete ceasefire in Ukraine if they agree. And I hope Russia will agree. We want to meet with them today or tomorrow. I hope we can reach an agreement. But I think a ceasefire is very important. If we can force Russia to do this, it would be great. If not, we just continue and people will die. A lot of people.

Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State, who led the American delegation in negotiations with Ukraine
Today has been a good day for peace. Thanks to the leadership of US President Donald Trump and the hospitality of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, we have taken a step closer to restoring lasting peace in Ukraine. Now the ball is in Russia's court.

Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
I warmly welcome the agreement reached today in Jeddah and congratulate President Trump and President Zelensky on this remarkable achievement. This is a crucial moment for peace in Ukraine, and now we must double our efforts to achieve a strong and secure peace as quickly as possible. As the American and Ukrainian delegations have announced, the ball is now in Russia's court. Russia must agree to ceasefire and halt military actions.

Emmanuel Macron
President of France
I commend the achievements made during the negotiations between the United States and Ukraine in Jeddah today, especially the potential idea of a 30-day truce. The ball is undoubtedly in Russia's court now. France and its partners advocate for a strong and long-term peace with reliable security guarantees for Ukraine.

Ursula von der Leyen
President of the European Commission
We welcome the news from Jeddah regarding the negotiations between the US and Ukraine, which include an agreement on a ceasefire and the proposal to restore the exchange of intelligence information and security assistance by the US. This is a positive development that could be a step towards a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in Ukraine. Now the ball is in Russia's court. The European Union is ready to fully participate in future peace negotiations with its partners.

Donald Tusk
Prime Minister of Poland
It seems that the Americans and Ukrainians have taken an important step towards peace. Europe is also ready to assist in achieving a fair and lasting peace.

Lindsey Graham
Senator from South Carolina, member of the Republican Party
I am very pleased to hear that Ukraine has agreed to the US proposal for a 30-day ceasefire. Trump's team is doing great. I hope Russia will comply as well. If Russia refuses, we need to impose sanctions against it... Russia has already felt significant economic pain for its brutal invasion of Ukraine. I commend President Donald Trump for his efforts to end this barbaric war as soon as possible.

Edgars Rinkēvičs
President of Latvia
I commend the positive results of the US-Ukrainian negotiations and the restoration of American assistance in the field of security and intelligence sharing with Ukraine. Ukraine has demonstrated its genuine readiness for a fair and lasting peace. Indeed, the ball is now in Russia's court.

Gitanas Nausėda
President of Lithuania
Lithuania welcomes the initial positive results of the negotiations between the US and Ukraine. Ukraine has once again demonstrated its readiness to achieve a fair and lasting peace. Now Russia must respond. Ensuring future peace and security guarantees will be a key priority.

Kaja Kallas
Head of European diplomacy
I commend the negotiations held in Jeddah between the US and Ukraine, particularly regarding the ceasefire and the restoration of American assistance to Ukraine in intelligence and security, as well as humanitarian areas. The ball is, as always, in Russia's court. The European Union will do everything within its power to achieve a fair and lasting peace.

Annalen Baerbock
Head of the German Foreign Office
The results of today's negotiations between Ukraine and the US could be a significant turning point in Ukraine's pursuit of lasting peace and security. Germany will support the Ukrainian people on this path together with our partners. Now Russia must stop its aggressive war.

Mike Lee
Senator from Utah, member of the Republican Party
A significant step towards peace has been achieved through negotiations in Ukraine. Well done.

Chris Murphy
Senator from Connecticut, member of the Democratic Party
Let's clarify what happened. Trump forced Zelensky to support a "peace" that essentially involves ceding large territories of Ukraine to Russia without any concessions from Russia, by halting the exchange of arms and intelligence information, bringing Ukraine to the brink of defeat.

Ukraine

Volodymyr Zelensky
President of Ukraine
The American side understands our arguments, accepts our proposals, and I want to express my gratitude to President Trump for the constructive dialogue between our teams. Today, there was a proposal from the American side to take the first step — to attempt to completely halt missiles, drones, and bombs not only in the Black Sea but along the entire front line for 30 days. Ukraine accepts this proposal; we consider it positive, and we are ready to take such a step. The United States must convince Russia of this. That is, if the "Russians" agree, we will also agree — only then will peace prevail.

Andriy Yermak
Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, who led the Ukrainian delegation in negotiations with the US
We greatly appreciate President Trump's leadership. We believe the US is the country that can do everything to achieve a just peace today. They have these levers. Today we heard from partners that they are ready to work together in the future. This is not an easy task. I do not know who else can handle it. But importantly, they are ready to be with us, to work together, which is important for them. The result of the joint statement is that we act together and in unison with our main strategic partner — the US — towards the just peace that all Ukrainians are waiting for. As you saw in the joint statement, our European partners will also participate in this process. After this meeting, the key is now in Russia's court. The whole world will see who wants peace, who does not, and who is just talking empty words.

Rustem Umerov
Ukrainian Minister of Defense, participant in negotiations with the US
Today, an important meeting took place in Jeddah with our American partners. Key results:

• The restoration of assistance in the field of security, including the exchange of intelligence information, is a crucial step for Ukraine's defense capability;
  
• A temporary ceasefire for 30 days. Important: only with mutual consent from Russia. This is not about freezing the conflict, but about starting the path towards a just peace.
  
• Prisoners, the release of civilians, and the return of Ukrainian children — this is the most important position of the Ukrainian side.
  
• The role of Europe in the negotiations — our partners must be part of the process.
  
• The agreement on mineral resources is a positive signal for long-term cooperation that will ensure security and economic development between Ukraine and the US.
  

Pavel Palisa
Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, participant in negotiations with the US
I confirm that security assistance from the US has been restored. The implementation of agreements has begun. The struggle continues!

Russia

Maria Zakharova
Official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry
The main news comes from here. The position of the Russian Federation does not arise due to any agreements or efforts of parties abroad. The position of the Russian Federation is formed within the Russian Federation.

Konstantin Kosachev
Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federation
The terms are American, not Ukrainian. Ukrainians are agreeing to what they are told. At the same time, they bow and flatter — the only formula is "We will sign an agreement on resources when it is convenient for Washington." Russia is attacking, so it will be different with Russia. Any agreements (everyone understands the need for compromise) — will be on our terms, not American terms. And this is not arrogance, but an understanding that real agreements are still being written there, at the front. This must also be understood by those in Washington.

Mikhail Sheremet
Deputy of the State Duma from annexed Crimea
Russia is not interested in the continuation of the bloody conflict provoked by the West, but it will not allow itself to be deceived either. We analyze that just hours before the discussion of peace initiatives from the Ukrainian side, Russia launched the largest drone attack on its peaceful cities, putting our citizens at risk and threatening their lives. From the outside, this massive terrorist airstrike and the negotiations themselves appear to be links in a chain aimed at blackmailing and intimidating our country.

Vladimir Konstantinov
Head of the Parliament of annexed Crimea
Peace will only be established when Russia has reliable security guarantees. And the sooner President Trump understands this, the closer he will be to fulfilling his promise of establishing peace.