White House Agreement with Russia and Ukraine on Black Sea

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The White House has secured an agreement with Russia and Ukraine on the Black Sea to ensure safe navigation and prevent military use of commercial vessels. The deal involves maritime passage through the Black Sea but faces challenges, including sanctions relief for Russia and skepticism from both Moscow and Kyiv. Fighting continues in Ukraine despite the agreement.

Key Points

  • The deal focuses on smaller ceasefires to work towards a wider peace
  • Russian demands for sanctions relief pose a significant hurdle
  • Skepticism from Europe and Ukraine regarding the deal's effectiveness

Pros

  • Agreement to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea
  • Prevention of military use of commercial vessels

Cons

  • Challenges include conditions for the deal to come into force
  • Sanctions relief for Russia is a major concession