Russia says sanctions must be lifted before Ukraine maritime ceasefire can start
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on March 26, 2025
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A Russian navy vessel in the Black Sea (file photo)
Russia has said some Western sanctions must be lifted before it begins a maritime ceasefire with Ukraine.
Within hours of the US announcing the two sides had agreed to halt strikes in the Black Sea in separate deals, the Kremlin said it would only take place once sanctions on a number of Russian banks were lifted.
The demands include revoking sanctions on the state . . .
