Russia Links Black Sea Ceasefire to Sanctions Relief from US and EU
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 29, 2025
The United States is currently reviewing a list of demands from Russia after Moscow agreed “in principle” to a ceasefire in the Black Sea. The decision follows two days of negotiations between the US, Russia, and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia.
According to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, all sides agreed to stop using military force in the region and to ensure that commercial ships are not turned into war tools. However, Russia insists that the ceasefire will only take effect if certain economic sanctions are lifted.
Moscow has specifically demanded that restrictions on . . .