Russia reneges on Black Sea ceasefire, says Western sanctions must first be lifted

Published March 26, 2025 11:51am ET



Russia is walking back its agreement to establish a maritime ceasefire on the Black Sea, saying that Western nations must first lift their economic sanctions.

The White House announced Tuesday that it reached an agreement with Ukraine, matching a similar agreement with Russian counterparts, finally to “ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea.”

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