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France hails 'progress' of Ukraine ceasefire deal, says onus is now on Russia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and Ukrainian Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak hold a meeting in the presence of Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan and National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad Al-Aiban, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, 11 March, 2025. via REUTERS - SAUL LOEB

French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the "progress" made in peace talks in Saudi Arabia between Ukraine and the United States and said it was now up to Russia to ensure the proposed 30-day ceasefire is signed.

Ukrainian officials endorsed an American proposal for a 30-day ceasefire and agreed to immediate negotiations with Russia at pivotal talks in Jeddah on Tuesday, opening the possibility to ending three years of war.

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