For soldiers and commanders on the edge of battle, any talk about a lasting cease-fire still feels like a dangerous fantasy.

He said that security in the Black Sea for Ukraine did not just involve the port city Odesa—but also the security of the ports of Kherson and Mykolaiv which are blocked by Russian mines.

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The White House announced Tuesday that it had reached separate agreements with Russia and Ukraine to allow for “safe navigation” in the Black Sea, eliminating a major roadblock for peace talks ...

Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop military strikes in the Black Sea and ensure safe passage for commercial shipping, the White House has said. In a statement, the White House said Washington ...

The White House has released details on the agreement, which is similar to a 2022 deal to allow safe transit on the Black Sea that was halted in 2023. Recommended Ukraine-Russia war latest ...