Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US, after two days of peace talks in Saudi Arabia. Washington said all parties would continue working toward a "durable and lasting peace" in statements announcing the agreements, which would reopen an important trade route.

Russia and Ukraine agreed to a maritime ceasefire to allow ships to transit the Black Sea. Russia dropped a similar agreement in 2023.

Moscow has agreed to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea, provided that Western sanctions are lifted against companies involved in food and fertilizer exports, the Kremlin said on Tuesday. Russia and the United States have also agreed to develop measures to halt strikes on Russian and Ukrainian energy facilities for a period of 30 days that began on March 18,