Deals reached on safe travel in Black Sea

Moscow, Kyiv agree on halt in maritime, energy attacks, but express skepticism

The United States has announced separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to ensure safe passage in the Black Sea and ban military attacks by the two countries on energy facilities.

The White House issued separate statements for the two countries on Tuesday, summarizing three days of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Some of the points, such as on the Black Sea, contained the same language for both sides.

While it was unclear when or how the Black Sea maritime security deals would take effect, the agreements are the first formal commitments by the two warring sides since US President Donald Trump's inauguration.