The Kremlin announced key outcomes from expert-level talks with the United States on Tuesday, including the implementation of the Black Sea Initiative, aiming to ensure secure navigation, prevent military use of commercial vessels, and establish inspection-based maritime controls.
As part of the deal, Washington will support the return of Russian agricultural and fertilizer exports to global markets. This includes reconnecting Russian financial institutions, such as Rosselkhozbank, to the SWIFT system, lifting sanctions on exporters, and easing restrictions on maritime insurance and port access.
Russia also confirmed that Moscow and Kiev committed to a 30-day halt on strikes targeting Russian and Ukrainian energy infrastructure, starting March 18, with a clause for extension or withdrawal if breached, as previously announced by the White House.
