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Ukraine Accepts 30-Day Partial Ceasefire
After the US suspended military aid following the Oval Office confrontation, Ukraine agreed to a US-proposed 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure strikes. Russia rejected the proposal, continuing its strikes on Ukrainian cities. The episode demonstrated Ukraine's increasing diplomatic vulnerability and dependence on continued US support. The minerals deal was later signed in April 2025.
Sources
- T1 Ukrainian MoD Official western
- T1 US State Department Official western
- T2 Reuters Major western