Delegations from Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea following talks with Trump administration officials this week in Saudi Arabia.
“The United States and Russia have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea,” the White House said in a statement following talks in Jeddah.
Similarly, just moments later, Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, who is leading the delegation, confirmed that “All parties have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea.”
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Ukrainian officials, from left, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, Head of Presidential Office Andriy Yermak and Minister of Defense Rustem Umerovto meet with U.S. officials, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, March 11, 2025. (Saul Loeb/Pool Photo via AP)
Though he also emphasized that “all movement by Russia of its military vessels outside of [the] eastern part of the Black Sea will constitute violation of the spirit of this agreement, will be regarded as violation of the commitment to ensure safe navigation of the Black Sea