Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:51am on 13 Mar 2025,Thursday International
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged international partners to ensure Russia's genuine commitment to a proposed 30-day ceasefire, cautioning against potential deception. Following productive discussions between U.S. and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, Kyiv agreed to the ceasefire plan. Zelenskyy emphasized the necessity of vigilance, noting ongoing Russian strikes. U.S. President Trump acknowledged positive signals from Moscow but warned of severe economic repercussions if Russia undermines the agreement. European defense ministers, convening in Paris, echoed this sentiment, with UK Defence Secretary John Healey challenging President Putin to demonstrate sincerity by accepting the ceasefire. Concurrently, Putin visited Kursk, where Russian forces are reportedly advancing, urging his troops to fully reclaim the region.
