Trump cites positive messages on potential Russia-Ukraine ceasefire

U.S. President Donald Trump reacts as he meets with Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheal Martin (not pictured), in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., March 12, 2025. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said U.S. officials were heading to Russia on Wednesday to discuss a U.S.-Ukraine agreement on a proposed 30-day pause in fighting and a pathway to peace talks.

Trump said it was now up to Russia after Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire during more than eight hours of talks Tuesday with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia.