U.S.-Russian Talks on Black Sea Ceasefire Wrap Up in Riyadh

U.S. and Russian negotiators have wrapped up their first day of talks on a Black Sea ceasefire, according to Russian media. The Saudi-hosted conversation in Riyadh lasted 12 hours, and the details of the results should be released tomorrow in a joint statement. Diplomats from most Black Sea nations were not present, but Ukrainian representatives gave their input to the U.S. delegation on Sunday and were on hand nearby for consultation on Monday. 

The outlines of a ceasefire deal have begun to emerge, though so far it appears that most hostilities will . . .