Bangladesh, March 12 -- In a significant diplomatic maneuver, US President Donald Trump has compelled Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky to accept an interim ceasefire with Russia, reinforcing Washingtons commitment to long-term peace in the region. The negotiations, which took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on March 11, saw Ukrainian representatives agreeing to an “immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire” and expressing readiness to grant the United States access to Ukraines critical resources.

The Jeddah talks marked a turning point in the Biden-era legacy of unending military support for Ukraine. Trump, known for his deal-making persona, took a firm stance by withholding military aid and intelligence support to Ukraine until Z...