As reported by the White House through a statement, Putin and Zelenski made progress in a truce in the Black Sea area. In addition, the prohibition of attacks against energy facilities in both countries was announced.
Despite the expectations generated by the meeting in Riad between representatives of United States and Russiawhich seemed not to have reached a truce agreement, the White House issued a statement announcing that it reached Separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to guarantee the safety of navigation in the Black Sea and prohibit attacks against energy facilities in both countries.
The US said that Russia and Ukraine reached a truce agreement for black safety
Besides, Washington He promised to help Restore Russia’s access To the global market for agricultural and fertilizer exports, and to facilitate more conversations to achieve lasting peace.
For his part, the Minister of Russian Foreign Affairs, Sergei Lavrovsaid that an agreement on maritime security would only be possible if USA He will order the Ukrainian President, Volodimir Zelenskyrespect it.
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For Russiathis would represent a fundamental condition to move towards a high fire with Ukraine. Lavrov also demanded guarantees on Russia’s access to the world fertilizer and cereals marketafter the collapse in 2023 of a previous agreement related to the security in the Black Sea.
Despite the conversations, Russia Continue to press a USA to exert greater influence on Ukraine Before accepting any truce.
Source: Ambito
