Ukraine, Russia agree ‘naval ceasefire’ in Black Sea

"Kyiv and Moscow have agreed to forego the use of military force in the Black Sea, according to a statement by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov.
Umerov led the Ukrainian delegation at the latest round of talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia. Besides the maritime ceasefire, the negotiations touched on implementing a halt on Ukraine and Russia’s reciprocal strikes on energy infrastructure.
The minister outlined several key outcomes:
1. All sides agreed to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea, cease the use of force, and

prevent commercial vessels from being used for military purposes. He added that any movement of Russian military vessels beyond the eastern Black Sea would be seen as a threat to national security and a violation of freedom of navigation, giving Ukraine full right to self-defense.
2. All parties agreed to implement the previous agreement that bans attacks on the energy infrastructure of both Ukraine and Russia.
3. All sides welcomed the involvement of third countries to support the implementation of the energy and maritime ceasefire agreements.
4. All parties committed to working toward a stable, lasting peace.
5. The United States confirmed its support for facilitating the exchange of prisoners of war, releasing detained civilians, and returning forcibly displaced Ukrainian children."
NV