A moratorium on attacks on ships in the Black Sea seems to be contingent on sanctions relief – a key Kremlin demandThe Kremlin is pressing its advantage with a White House that is impatient to show that Donald Trump is the only leader who can deliver peace in the Kremlin’s war against Ukraine.At first blush, the deal agreed by US negotiators in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday offers concession on concession to the Kremlin, leaving observers to question whether Russia had given anything to secure its first offer of sanctions relief since the beginning of the war. Continue reading...
A US-negotiated ceasefire deal between Russia and Ukraine appears to heavily favor Russia, offering concessions in exchange for minimal Russian compromise. The agreement includes a moratorium on Ukrainian attacks in the Black Sea and potential sanctions relief for Russia on agricultural products and financial institutions, a move opposed by Ukraine. The deal's terms raise questions about US impartiality in mediating the conflict.
