Russia lays out new conditions after U.S. says ceasefire in the Black Sea was agreed

• General
• Mar 26, 2025

The U.S. reached agreements with Russia and Ukraine on ensuring "safe navigation" in the Black Sea and on "developing measures for implementing" a ban on strikes against energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine, the White House said on Tuesday. Why it matters: The two separate statements the White House issued about the talks with Russia and with Ukraine didn't make clear what practical steps are going to be taken and when a ceasefire in the Black Sea is going to take effect...