Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea and energy infrastructure ceasefire

The White House has confirmed that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire agreement to eliminate the use of force in the Black Sea and attacks on energy infrastructure. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell has details on the agreement and what could come next for the ongoing conflict.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week said that Kyiv would agree to a broader 30-day ceasefire if Russia also signed.
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Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
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Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
CBS News - 19h
Russia, Ukraine agree to stop fighting in Black Sea to enable shipping

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to "ensure safe navigation" and "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea, in a deal announced by the Trump administration.
CBS News - 19h
Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea

The two sides struck separate deals with the US after three days of talks in Saudi Arabia.
BBC News - 16h
White House says Russia, Ukraine agree to ‘eliminate the use of force’ in Black Sea

The White House announced Tuesday it came to an agreement with Ukraine and Russia to “eliminate the use of force” in the Black Sea, as well as end strikes on energy facilities, marking one of the ...
The Hill - 20h
Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US says – Europe live

White House says both sides agree to ‘ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes’. A former head of Dutch cybersecurity has ...
The Guardian - 19h
US agrees maritime ceasefire deal with Ukraine and Russia

Kyiv says it will comply immediately with Black Sea plan but Moscow asks for additional conditions
Financial Times - 18h
Oil ends lower after Russia agrees to cease-fire on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure

Oil futures finished with a loss on Tuesday as Russia’s temporary cease-fire on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure lifted the possibility that the U.S. will ease sanctions on the flow of crude from ...
MarketWatch - Mar. 18
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Black Sea Cease-fire: What to Know

It remains unclear if a deal to ensure safe shipping in the Black Sea, which came with many caveats, could come into effect soon.
The New York Times - 1h
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Black Sea Cease-Fire: What to Know

It remains unclear if the commitments to stop attacks and ensure safe shipping in the Black Sea, which came with many caveats, could come into effect soon.
The New York Times - 8m
Trump, Putin agree Russia will not strike energy targets in Ukraine as groundwork for ceasefire

A power plant, NATO aspirations, and land will likely be on the table when President Trump tries to convince Russia's President Putin of a ceasefire in Ukraine.
NBC News - Mar. 18
Putin Agrees to Limited Cease-Fire on Ukraine Energy Targets

In a call with President Trump, Russia’s leader agreed to pause strikes on energy infrastructure. Ukraine also appeared willing to accept such a halt, though it fell short of the unconditional ...
The New York Times - Mar. 19
A journalist has entered the top secret military chat

And there’s a Ukraine-Russia Black Sea ceasefire deal.
BBC News - 17h
Ukraine and Russia Agree to Cease Fighting in the Black Sea, White House Says

The deal was limited, and it was not clear when or how it would start. The Kremlin also demanded some Western sanctions be lifted first.
The New York Times - 12h
Ukraine and Russia Agree to Cease Fighting in the Black Sea, White House Says

The deal was limited, and it was not clear when or how it would start. The Kremlin also demanded some Western sanctions be lifted first.
The New York Times - 12h
Ukraine and Russia Agree to Cease Fighting in the Black Sea, White House Says

The deal was limited, and it was not clear when or how it would start. The Kremlin also demanded some Western sanctions be lifted first.
The New York Times - 12h
Ukraine agrees to US-led ceasefire; Russia yet to weigh in

U.S. officials announced that Ukraine is ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia. In return, the United States agreed to resume sending military aid and intelligence to Ukraine. The Kremlin ...
NBC News - Mar. 12
Unclear if Russia will agree to ceasefire terms with Ukraine

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a ceasefire deal will be presented to Russia after Ukraine said it is ready to accept a 30-day pause in fighting. CBS News senior foreign correspondent ...
CBS News - Mar. 12
Russia bombards Ukraine energy grid after Zelenskyy says team will hold talks with US

Officials say Russia targeted Ukraine’s energy infrastructure in a large-scale missile and drone bombardment during the night
ABC News - Mar. 7
Russia faces moment of 'truth' after Ukraine, US agree ceasefire plan

The prospects for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine "is in Moscow's hands," a top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following talks with the U.S.
ABC News - Mar. 12
Zelenskyy threatens 'new measures' against Moscow if proposed partial ceasefire fails

The success of an apparent agreement between Ukraine and Russia to pause naval and energy infrastructure attacks will depend on Moscow, Zelenskyy said.
ABC News - 2h
Putin agrees in Trump call to pause Ukraine energy attacks but no full ceasefire

The Russian leader declines to sign up to a plan that Ukraine had accepted for a month-long ceasefire.
BBC News - Mar. 19
What's next after Ukraine agrees to U.S. proposal for ceasefire with Russia

The pressure to end Russia's war on Ukraine now shifts to Moscow, after the U.S. and a Ukrainian delegation agreed to a proposed ceasefire deal. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the ...
CBS News - Mar. 11
Ukraine agrees to Trump’s 30-day ceasefire plan

During talks in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine agreed to President Trump’s plan for a 30-day ceasefire for the war in Ukraine. Trump said that he will now speak to Russia’s president Putin. The U.S. will ...
NBC News - Mar. 11
Russia and Ukraine Hold U.S.-Mediated Talks in Riyadh: What to Know

Kyiv and Moscow have had separate discussions with Washington about a temporary pause on strikes on energy sites and a cease-fire in the Black Sea.
The New York Times - 22h
Trump and Putin Discuss Ukraine-Russia Cease-Fire: What to Know

The Kremlin said that President Vladimir V. Putin had agreed in a call with President Trump to temporarily stop strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure.
The New York Times - Mar. 18
Ukraine-U.S. ceasefire talks took 7 hours. The hard part will be getting Russia to agree.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the ball was in Russian President Vladimir Putin's court after agreeing to a temporary ceasefire in Ukraine.
NBC News - Mar. 12
Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.
BBC News - Mar. 12
Trump Downplayed the Leak of Military Plans

Also, Ukraine and Russia agreed to stop fighting in the Black Sea. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.
The New York Times - 14h
Russia-Ukraine ceasefire proposal heads to Moscow after Kyiv agrees

Ukraine said Tuesday it is willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia after talks with the U.S. in Saudi Arabia. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will now take the deal to the Russians. CBS ...
CBS News - Mar. 11
Trump touts ‘energy and infrastructure’ ceasefire after call with Putin

President Trump on Tuesday said that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ceasefire agreements on matters of “energy and infrastructure,” calling the conversation “productive.” “My ...
The Hill - Mar. 18
Ukraine is willing to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, U.S. officials say

Ukraine is ready to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, according to U.S. officials who met with Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia. This comes as the Trump administration agreed to lift a ...
CBS News - 6d
Bolton says ceasefire not in Ukraine's interest, but Zelensky 'had to agree'

Former national security adviser John Bolton said on Wednesday that a ceasefire deal with Russia is not "in Ukraine’s interest," but the war-torn country’s president, Volodymyr Zelensky, “had to ...
The Hill - Mar. 12
The limited ceasefire in Ukraine: what has been agreed and how will it work?

As delegations from Moscow and Kyiv prepare to meet US negotiators in Riyadh, details of pact remain unclear. Ukraine and Russia have agreed in principle to a limited ceasefire after the US ...
The Guardian - 4d
Russia continues strikes on Ukraine as drones hit Odesa overnight

Amid uncertainty as to when part-ceasefire will take effect, Kremlin says it will cover only ‘energy infrastructure’. Waves of Russian drones pounded the Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, ...
The Guardian - 4d
Details on deal reached after US talks with Ukraine and Russia in Saudi Arabia

Russia and Ukraine also agreed to "develop measures to implement the agreement to ban strikes against energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine," the White House said.
ABC News - 18h

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