The United States has resumed aid to Ukraine after high-level talks in Saudi Arabia , the deputy head of the presidential office in Kiev Pavlo Palisa said.

"I have confirmation that US security assistance has resumed. The agreements are being implemented. The fight continues!" he wrote on Facebook.

At the meeting between the US and Ukrainian delegations in Jeddah, the two countries managed to find common ground after weeks of strained relations.

Kiev reaffirmed its readiness to accept Washington's offer of an immediate 30-day temporary ceasefire, provided Russia agrees to the terms and implements them simultaneously with Ukraine.

Tensions between Ukraine and the US escalated after the row between President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump in Washington on 28 February. The heated exchange of harsh remarks led to a freeze on US military and intelligence support, raising concerns in Kiev about America's commitment to Ukraine's defence.

The joint statement issued after the Jeddah meeting reaffirmed Ukraine's conditional support for the proposed U.S. ceasefire, which could be extended after 30 days if all sides agree.

"The American side understands our arguments and accepts our proposals, I would like to thank President Trump for the constructive nature of the dialogue between our teams," President Volodymyr Zelensky said after the meeting.

US President Donald Trump welcomed Ukraine's agreement. He described the outcome of the talks in Saudi Arabia as a significant step forward towards a "complete ceasefire". Trump told the White House that the focus was now shifting to Russia, urging President Vladimir Putin to accept the truce.

"Now we have to see Russia, and hopefully President Putin will agree to that as well," he said. Trump stressed that if Russia refused, the war would continue, leading to further casualties.

The president confirmed that U.S. officials will meet with Russian officials in the coming days to discuss the ceasefire. He also indicated that he expects to speak with Putin later this week, stressing that "it takes two to tango."

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who is close to Trump, also praised Ukraine's decision to back the ceasefire and threatened Moscow with powerful new sanctions if it refused the deal. | BGNES