Joint statement says ‘ball is now in Russia’s court’ as two countries also revive plans for minerals deal

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Ukraine has said it is ready to accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia, as the United States announced it would immediately lift its restrictions on military aid and intelligence sharing after high-stakes talks in Saudi Arabia.

The agreement, delivered in a joint statement following talks between senior US and Ukrainian officials, came nearly two weeks after an Oval Office blowup between Trump and Zelenskyy that led the White House to suspend aid to Ukraine over the objections of its European allies.