The ball is now in Russia’s court, according to US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, as Washington brings the offer to Moscow.

Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia stated that high-level talks with the US on Tuesday demonstrated Kyiv’s readiness for peace.

“Today, we showed the world that we want a lasting peace. We are ready for a just and lasting peace,” Andriy Yermak, the head of the Presidential Office who led the Ukrainian delegation.

Following the talks, the US lifted its suspension of military aid and intelligence sharing for Ukraine.

This decision marked a significant shift from just one week earlier, when the measures were imposed to pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy into negotiating an end to the war.

Trump has stated that he is open to inviting Zelenskyy back to the White House, following their recent contentious meeting in the Oval Office.

Russia invaded Ukraine three years ago and currently occupies about a fifth of Ukrainian territory.

The Kremlin has so far opposed any measure that falls short of a permanent end to the conflict without any concessions.