**It’s Russia That May Now Feel the Pressure**
The US and Ukraine have made a joint statement after talks in Jeddah. This is a significant moment, according to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
**What It Means**
The statement says that the US will tell Russia that it needs to respond in kind for peace to be achieved. This means that Russia’s actions will be closely watched by the US and Ukraine.
**A Change in Tone?**
Until now, the relationship between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky has been tense. But with this joint statement, it seems like the pressure is now on Russia to take action for peace.
**What’s Next?**
The US has agreed to resume its intelligence sharing and security assistance to Ukraine, which was temporarily suspended. This move puts more pressure on Russia to respond in kind.
**Key Players**
* US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: says “the ball is now in Russia’s court”
* Volodymyr Zelensky (Ukraine): has a tense relationship with Donald Trump
* Vladimir Putin (Russia): may feel the pressure from the US and Ukraine
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