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The United States has successfully brokered agreements with both Ukraine and Russia to halt attacks in the Black Sea. This diplomatic breakthrough aims to ease tensions in the region and promote stability. Former President Donald Trump addressed the latest developments during a meeting with U.S. ambassadors, discussing the implications of the agreement and its potential impact on international relations. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving situation.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the latest agreement, calling it “the right steps” toward progress. Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has emphasized that Moscow will require “guarantees” before moving forward. The development marks a significant moment in ongoing diplomatic efforts, with both sides outlining their conditions and expectations. Stay tuned for further updates on this evolving situation.
In a significant development, Russia have reached an agreement to cease military strikes on vessels in the Black Sea and pause attacks on energy infrastructure. The announcement was made by the United States following diplomatic talks between both sides in Saudi Arabia.
According to the White House, Moscow and Kyiv have separately committed to ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea, refraining from the use of force, and preventing commercial vessels from being utilized for military purposes. This agreement marks a crucial step toward reducing tensions and enhancing security in the region.
Recent agreements could mark the most significant progress toward a broader ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, now entering its fourth year. However, questions remain about when the partial truce will take effect and how it will be implemented.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that the entire agreement is effective immediately. However, Moscow has pushed back, asserting that the Black Sea truce will only begin once certain sanctions—particularly those affecting its state-owned agricultural bank—are lifted. Additionally, Russia claims that the pause in attacks on energy infrastructure has already been in place since last week.
“The U.S. considers our agreements to be in force from the moment they are announced,” Zelenskyy said during a press conference in Kyiv. However, he expressed skepticism about whether Moscow would fully honor the agreement.
As diplomatic efforts continue, the situation remains fluid, with global leaders closely watching for further developments.
Reporting from Washington, D.C., Al Jazeera’s Alan Fisher emphasized that significant challenges remain in resolving the conflict.
Fisher noted that former U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of ending the war within 24 hours of taking office may have underestimated the complexities involved. “It’s evident that Trump may not have fully grasped the deep-rooted differences between the two sides and the extensive diplomatic efforts required,” he said.
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Tuesday’s agreement has a more specific focus compared to the broader 30-day ceasefire that the United States proposed to Russia during talks in Saudi Arabia earlier this month.
Last week, following separate phone conversations with former U.S. President Donald Trump, both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy committed to a 30-day limited ceasefire. As part of the agreement, both nations pledged to refrain from targeting each other’s energy infrastructure.
There was uncertainty regarding the details of the agreement, as the White House’s summary of the Trump-Putin call mentioned “energy and infrastructure,” whereas the Kremlin’s statement only referenced “energy infrastructure.”
Meanwhile, Ukraine has urged for a formal agreement to be signed and has accused Moscow of violating the moratorium by continuing attacks on energy infrastructure. Additionally, Russia has targeted civilian sites, including a hospital in northeastern Sumy this week.
The Kremlin reaffirmed on Monday that Russia remains committed to President Vladimir Putin’s pledge to former U.S. President Donald Trump, despite ongoing Ukrainian strikes on Russian energy infrastructure.
Over the past week, Russia’s Defence Ministry reported that Ukraine had targeted multiple oil and gas facilities, including the Valuika gas distribution station in the Belgorod region, the Glebovskoye gas condensate field in Crimea, and the Kavkazskaya oil depot in the Krasnodar region.
On Tuesday, the Kremlin announced that Russian and US officials had reached an agreement to develop “measures” aimed at enforcing a 30-day ban on strikes targeting Russian and Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
According to Al Jazeera’s Assed Baig, reporting from Kyiv, this proposal stems from previous negotiations. However, questions remain about whether the agreement will be effectively implemented and how the enforcement process will unfold.
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