Trump Unveils Black Sea Deal With Russia, Ukraine – Newsweek

The White House said Russia and Ukraine have both agreed to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea following talks in Saudi Arabia, a sign of progress toward the war-ending peace deal that U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to secure.

In two separate statements on the outcomes of the talks between the sides, the White House said Moscow and Kyiv had “agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea.”

Moreover, the United States “will help restore Russia’s access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports, lower maritime insurance costs, and enhance access to ports and payment systems for such transactions.”

Russia and Ukraine also agreed “to develop measures for implementing” the “agreement to ban strikes against energy facilities of Russia and Ukraine.” Since the initial agreement last week, each side has accused the other of striking key infrastructure.

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