**US President Trump Invites Zelensky Back to White House**
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky to return to the White House after talks in Saudi Arabia. The invitation comes after Ukraine agreed to a temporary ceasefire.
Trump said that Ukraine had accepted a full 30-day ceasefire proposal during negotiations in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He expressed hope that Russia will also agree to the ceasefire. Trump plans to meet with Russian officials later today and tomorrow, and hopes to work out a deal.
When asked if Zelensky would be invited back to the White House, Trump replied, “Sure, absolutely.” This is a significant development after weeks of strained ties between Kyiv and Washington following a heated exchange between Trump and Zelensky on February 28.
**Background**
The conflict began when Trump and Zelensky had a heated Oval Office exchange. This derailed plans to sign a bilateral mineral resources deal and led to the freeze of U.S. military aid and intelligence sharing. White House officials signaled that Zelensky needed to apologize and commit to peace talks to restore discussions.
However, on March 4, Zelensky called the confrontation “regrettable” and reaffirmed his willingness to work toward peace under Trump’s leadership.
**New Developments**
Following negotiations in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine confirmed its readiness to implement a temporary 30-day ceasefire, contingent on Russia’s adherence to the agreement. This marks a significant shift, as Ukrainian officials had previously warned that any pause in fighting would allow Russia to regroup and prepare for future offensives.
The talks in Jeddah also resulted in Washington restoring military and intelligence support to Ukraine, reversing Trump’s earlier decision to suspend assistance after the February 28 dispute.
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