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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Christopher McKeon

US hints Russia sanctions could ease after Moscow and Kyiv agree Black Sea pause

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to halt hostilities in the Black Sea (Justin Tallis/PA) - (PA Wire)

Ukraine and Russia have agreed to pause hostilities in the Black Sea following ceasefire negotiations with the US in Saudi Arabia, the White House has announced.

Both nations have committed to ensuring “safe navigation” and eliminating “the use of force” in the sea, where the Russian navy has sustained heavy losses since the resumption of hostilities in 2022.

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