The White House said Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea and a ban on striking each other’s energy facilities.
“If implemented, the agreements could mark a major step toward a wider deal to end the three-year-long war,” NBC News reported.
Both nations rely on Black Sea ports to conduct world trade.
The White House released two statements regarding the agreements reached between Russia and Ukraine.
In one, regarding talks with Russian officials in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, President Donald Trump’s team wrote, “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.”
Further, “The United States and Russia agreed to develop measures for implementing President Trump’s and President [Vladimir] Putin’s agreement to ban strikes against energy facilities of Russia and Ukraine.”
BREAKING.🚨
THIS IS A BIG DEAL.
The United States, Russia, and Ukraine have come to major agreements that pave the way to PEACE.
“In line with presidential-level discussions between President Donald J. Trump and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the United States facilitated… pic.twitter.com/tLgyAdUCKx
— Kyle Becker (@kylenabecker) March 25, 2025