Russia demands abolition of sanctions, and Ukraine will seek weapons in possible breach of agreement
Both Ukraine and Russia have officially confirmed that an agreement has been reached on a partial ceasefire, ie for the safe maritime of Black Sea and to take effect the ban on attacks on energy infrastructure in both countries, an agreement reached last week.
Earlier, the White House said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to cease hostilities in the Black Sea, to guarantee the safety of the maritime and sailing, eliminate the use of force and prevent trade ships from being military targets.
Ukraine’s Defense Minister Rustem Scarov has announced that Kiev will support the two ceasefire agreements, but that Ukraine will consider any movement of Russian ships outside the eastern Black Sea as a violation of the spirit of contracts and that it will be entitled to self -defense.
Ukraine’s president, Volodymir Zeminski, noted that Kiev would fulfill its obligations under the Black Sea Security Agreement, but that if Russia violated the agreement, it would require additional sanctions on Moscow and weapons.
He described the deal as a green « step in the right direction », but it is « too early to say that the deal will work, but these were the real meetings, the right decisions and the right steps ».
« After this, no one can accuse Ukraine of not moving towards sustainable peace, » Zreki said.
While the Kremlin has announced that the Limited Black Sea ceasefire agreement will take effect when sanctions on Russian banks and insurance companies involved in international food and fertilizer trafficking and connecting with the Swift system.
The United States has pledged to help regain Russia’s access to the global market for export of agricultural products and fertilizers, to improve access to ports and payment systems.
Washington has also pledged to support the exchange of prisoners of war, the liberation of civilians and the return of Ukrainian children deported to Russia.
The White House said the United States would continue to organize negotiations between Russia and Ukraine.
