Ukraine and Russia Agree to Limited Black Sea Ceasefire Following Saudi-Led Talks

In a significant breakthrough after months of escalating maritime conflict, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea, halting military activity in the vital maritime corridor and pausing strikes on energy infrastructure. The agreement, confirmed by the White House, is the result of three days of intensive, behind-the-scenes negotiations in Saudi Arabia, where Ukrainian and Russian delegations held separate meetings with U.S. mediators.

U.S. officials describe the agreement as a “positive step” toward broader de-escalation, though they caution that it. . .