US President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian and Russian counterparts Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin (Photos: AP)
Marking a breakthrough in the ceasefire talks, Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday agreed to avoid military action against ships in the Black Sea, the White House announced.
The deal which came out following talks that ended in Saudi Arabia, aimed at ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea, eliminating the use of force, and preventing commercial vessels from being used for military purposes.
Additionally, both nations have agreed to implement measures to halt strikes on energy infrastructure and will continue working toward a lasting peac
In its Ukraine-specific readout, the White House reaffirmed US commitment to facilitating prisoner-of-war exchanges, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children.
