U.S. Resumes Military Aid to Ukraine Amid Renewed Cease-fire Discussions**

Following pivotal talks in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, the U.S. has reinstated military aid to Ukraine. The agreement includes support for a potential cease-fire with Russia and collaboration on Ukraine's mineral resources, placing responsibility on Russia to respond.**

The United States has announced a resumption of military aid to Ukraine after a significant diplomatic meeting held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This decision comes as discussions regarding a potential cease-fire with Russia have intensified, with the Ukrainian government expressing willingness to back a 30-day cease-fire proposal from President Trump's administration.

In a collaborative statement, U.S. and Ukrainian officials recognized that any cease-fire agreement would necessitate approval from Russian authorities. They further undertook to expedite the formation of a deal aimed at the development of Ukraine’s critical mineral resources.

There has been no immediate rebuff from Russia, as no officials were present during these negotiations. President Trump indicated to reporters that he may hold discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the forthcoming days and expressed hope for a sustainable peace settlement.

Looking ahead, Secretary of State Marco Rubio asserted that the current agreements put pressure on Russia to cease hostilities. “The ball is now in their court,” he pointed out.

In a related development, French President Emmanuel Macron convened with military leaders from over 30 countries to discuss creating a multinational peacekeeping force aimed at overseeing any potential cease-fire in Ukraine. Meanwhile, tactical reports indicate that Russian forces launched an offensive against the town of Sudzha, situated in the Kursk region, marking a significant escalation as Moscow approaches its first invasion of Russian territory since the end of World War II.