Riyadh talks agree on Black Sea fighting lull, not full ceasefire

Moscow links the implementation of a ceasefire in the Black Sea to conditions – but there are also many question marks on other topics

In Riyadh, Russia, Ukraine and the United States agreed to refrain from violence in the Black Sea. The partial peace of arms for energy infrastructure was also established, but the implementation of the agreements depends on Russian demands.

Riyadh talks agree on Black Sea fighting lull, not full ceasefire

​The White House released two statements on the result of the negotiations in Riyadh. Both White House statements highlight the Black Sea as the main topic. There was a significant difference in the delegations for these “technical level” discussions. The US delegation was led by Andrew Peek, a senior director at the White House National […] The post Riyadh talks agree on Black Sea fighting lull, not full ceasefire appeared first on Asia Times.

Russia and the United States discussed the security of shipping and trade in the Black Sea in Riyadh on Monday. Moscow and Washington agreed to ensure safe shipping conditions in the Black Sea, to establish a ceasefire, and not to use commercial ships for military purposes, the White House said.

U.S. And Ukraine Reach Key Agreements On Black Sea Security, Humanitarian Issues

The United States and Ukraine have concluded a new round of high-level technical talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, reaching a series of agreements focused on maritime safety, humanitarian relief, and de-escalation of conflict-related risks in the Black Sea region. The discussions, held March 23–25, followed recent presidential-level dialogue between President Donald J. Trump and Ukrainian […] U.S. And Ukraine Reach Key Agreements On Black Sea Secur…

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