US Says Russia, Ukraine Agree To Avoid Military Strikes On Vessels In Black Sea

Last Updated:March 25, 2025, 20:56 IST

Russia and Ukraine agreed to avoid military strikes on vessels in the Black Sea and ensure safe navigation, the White House announced after talks in Saudi Arabia.

A serviceman of Ukraine’s coast guard surveys the waters from a patrol boat as a cargo ship passes by in the Black Sea. (IMAGE: REUTERS)

Russia and Ukraine agreed separately in talks that concluded Tuesday in Saudi Arabia to avoid military strikes on vessels in the Black Sea, the White House said.

In parallel statements, the White House said that each country “agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea."

Ukrainian officials warned that the movement of Russian warships would violate Black Sea deal.

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