Ukraine Forms Monitoring Team for Potential 30-Day Ceasefire

Ukraine is taking steps to form a national team focused on creating monitoring protocols for a potential 30-day ceasefire amid ongoing discussions with the U.S. Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha emphasized the complexities of this task, referencing Ukraine's negative experiences with past ceasefires, particularly the Minsk agreements where Russia violated terms multiple times. Following recent talks in Jeddah, the Ukrainian delegation reported back to President Zelenskyy, who is supportive of a ceasefire if conditions are met. With the frontline currently extending over 1,300 kilometers, Sybiha noted the importance of preparedness to avoid possible provocations from Russia. U.S. President Trump has also urged Putin to consider the ceasefire proposal, which has been met with skepticism in Kyiv due to past experiences. Polls indicate significant public opposition in Ukraine to ceding any territory for peace, complicating the negotiation landscape.