Peace in our time: Black Sea ceasefire explained

Peace in our time: Black Sea ceasefire explained

In the first steps towards Trumps promised peace between Russia and Ukraine, America and Russia have agreed on a ceasefire in the Black Sea, which Ukraine has agreed to honour.

Map of Black Sea (grey) with Russia and Ukraine

Joint Commitments

  • Save navigation in the Black Sea
  • Eliminate the use of force in the Black Sea
  • Prevent the military use of commercial ships in the Black Sea
  • Ban strikes against energy infrastructure in either country
  • Working towards a lasting and durable peace

Promises for Ukraine

  • Exchange of prisoners
  • Release of civilian detainees
  • Return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children

Promises for Russia

  • Restore Russian access to global agricultural trade
  • Lower maritime insurance costs
  • Enhance access to ports and payment systems for such transactions

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