Trump Admin Secures Maritime Peace and Energy Strike Ban with Both Sides
In a diplomatic breakthrough, the United States has secured separate but parallel agreements with Russia and Ukraine to de-escalate tensions in the Black Sea, following technical-level talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from March 23-25. Hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and driven by the Trump administration, the deals mark a pivotal step toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
According to twin White House statements released Tuesday, both the U.S.-Russia and U.S.-Ukraine delegations agreed to “ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea.” The accords, rooted in presidential talks between President Donald J. Trump, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aim to secure vital maritime routes.
Beyond the Black Sea ceasefire, the U.S. and Russia pledged to restore Russia’s agricultural and fertilizer exports, lower maritime insurance costs, and improve port and payment access. Meanwhile, the U.S. committed to Ukraine to facilitate prisoner exchanges, free civilian detainees, and return forcibly transferred Ukrainian children. Both agreements include measures to enforce a Trump-brokered ban on strikes against Russian and Ukrainian energy facilities, with third countries invited to assist.
“The killing on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict must stop,” the White House reiterated in both statements, emphasizing Trump’s push for “a durable and lasting peace.” The U.S. will continue mediating between the parties to build on the Riyadh accords.
The White House thanked Saudi Arabia for its critical role in hosting the talks. Details on implementation and Russia-Ukraine coordination remain forthcoming. Stay with ThriveNews for the latest.
ThriveNews will provide updates as further details emerge on the agreements and their implementation.
