Black Sea peace agreements ensure open shipping for U.S., Russia interests

Russia downs two Ukrainian drones over Black Sea, defence ministry says

Russia's defence units destroyed nine Ukrainian drones overnight including two over the Black Sea, its defence ministry said on Wednesday, a day after the US reached deals with Moscow and Kyiv to pause Black Sea attacks. There were no details on whether the drones were aimed at Black Sea targets or just flying over the waters. Follow the latest developments on our liveblog.

Russia confirms deal with US to ensure shipping safety in Black Sea following Saudi talks

'Russia and the United States will continue to work to achieve a lasting and durable peace,' says Kremlin - Anadolu Ajansı

US Reaches Terms With Russia, Ukraine On Black Sea Shipping Ceasefire Deal

The Trump administration announced Tuesday that it has brokered separate agreements between Russia and Ukraine to stop targeting Black Sea shipping.

The United States said on Tuesday that it had reached agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea, Reuters reported. However, the Kremlin said the Black Sea ceasefire agreement would only come into effect when the West lifted sanctions against Russian banks and companies involved in international food trade. US President Donald Trump, however, said he saw "great progress".

Donald Trump pushes Ukraine-Russia talks with new Black Sea agreements

Ukraine and Russia reached US-backed agreements on maritime safety and energy infrastructure, seen as a step toward a broader ceasefire.

Black Sea peace agreements ensure open shipping for U.S., Russia interests

The Trump administration has announced that the U.S. has come to agreements with both Ukraine and Russia about the maintenance of peace and shipping in the Black Sea.