Rubio Urges Russia to Accept 30-Day Cease-Fire With Ukraine

If Russia rejects the temporary cease-fire proposal, it will say ‘a lot about what their goals are and what their mindset is,’ says Rubio.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the media during a refueling stop at Shannon Airport in Shannon, Ireland, March 12, 2025, as he travels from talks with Ukraine in Saudi Arabia to attending a G7 Foreign Ministers meeting in Canada. Saul Loeb/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reiterated calls for Russia to enter into a 30-day cease-fire agreement with Ukraine and indicated that many options remain on the negotiating table as Moscow and Kyiv work toward a more permanent end to their ongoing war.

The United States and Ukraine jointly announced the temporary cease-fire concept after concluding talks in Saudi Arabia on March 11. In a joint statement, the negotiators indicated that the initial temporary cease-fire would last 30 days and could be extended if Moscow and Kyiv can make further progress in peace negotiations.