Sara Guglielmetti From the Riyadh talks The truce between Ukraine and Russia is beginning to take shape. This afternoon, the White House released the details of the talks held in Saudi Arabia with delegations from Kiev and Moscow. Two notes summarize the terms for the ceasefire, which are divided into five points.
US, Ukraine, Russia: The Riyadh Talks
As mentioned, the White House has released the details of the talks held in Saudi Arabia with the delegations of Kiev and Moscow. In two notes, the terms for agreeing a ceasefire are summarized, which are divided into five points. Four of these points are the same, while the second point changes. In fact, with the Russians, there is talk of the possibility that Moscow may start selling grain again and other products on international markets, while with the Ukrainians, the White House is committed to to bring home Ukrainian prisoners of war and children held by the Russians. But let's now look at the five points.
US, Ukraine, Russia: Five Points of Agreement After Riyadh Talks
As I said I am five points of the agreement drawn up in two notes, one from the meeting with Ukraine, the other from the meeting with Russia. Since four points are the same, we join them to simplify:
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The United States, Ukraine and Russia have agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes in the Black Sea;
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The United States, Russia and Ukraine have agreed to develop measures to implement the agreement of President Trump and President Putin and President Zelensky for ban attacks on Russian and Ukrainian energy facilities;
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The United States, Ukraine and Russia welcome the good offices of third countries in order to support the implementation of energy and maritime agreements;
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The United States, Russia and Ukraine will continue to work towards achieving a lasting and sustainable peace.
As anticipated, point two of the agreement is different. For Ukraine:
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The United States and Ukraine agreed that the United States remains committed to assisting in the exchange of prisoners of war, the release of civilian detainees, and the return of forcibly displaced Ukrainian children.
For Russia:
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The United States will help restore Russia's access to the world market for agricultural exports and fertilizers, reduce marine insurance costs and improve access to ports and payment systems for such transactions.