In all parties interest to talk their way to peace

With Ukraine agreeing to a 30-day ceasefire during talks with the United States in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, it seems a path has been found toward resolving the crisis at the heart of the European continent. But diplomatic flexibility and sincerity from all parties involved are crucial to prevent that path meandering nowhere.

After talks with a US delegation, Ukraine has signaled its readiness to accept a US proposal for an "immediate, interim, 30-day ceasefire". The proposed ceasefire covers the entire front line.

If realized, it would be the first ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine crisis since it broke out more than three years ago, marking a breaking of the stalemate that had seemed to be insurmountable. Although it has not rejected the proposal, Russia is yet to accept it, pending the conclusion of its own talks with a US delegation visiting Moscow.