United States announced Tuesday that Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacks in the Black Seain a first step in the negotiations held in Saudi Arabia in search of a solution to the war.
Both countries agreed “Guarantee the safety of navigation, eliminate the use of force and prevent the use of commercial ships for military purposes in the Black Sea“He reported The White House in two separate statements which detail the conversations of recent days with the Ukrainians and the Russians in Saudi Arabia.
The United States promised, regarding Ukraine, “Support efforts for the exchange of prisoners, the release of civilians and the return of Ukrainian children displaced by force. ”
Russia, object of numerous sanctions, can count on the support of the White House for “Restore access“To the market” World Exports of Agricultural and Fertilizer Products, reduce maritime insurance costs and improve access to ports and payment systems for these transactions. “
Moscow conditioned the agreement of the Black Sea to the flexibility of restrictions on their agricultural exports.
During the negotiations, the United States reiterated that President Donald Trump He wants imperatively “End the killings on both sides of the conflict” as a “necessary step to achieve lasting peace”.
Russia and Ukraine agree separately avoid military attacks against ships in the Black Sea, during the negotiations that concluded in Saudi Arabia, reports the White House #AFP pic.twitter.com/ndko03TDNX
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