The White House published an outcome document on Tuesday following expert-level talks with the Russian and Ukrainian delegations in Riyadh to reveal that both parties agreed to refrain from military strikes on energy infrastructure. According to the wording, the agreement was done in line with presidential-level discussions between United States President Donald Trump and his Russian and Ukrainian counterparts, Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky. Both Moscow and Kiev undertook to “develop measures” for implementing the deal to ban strikes against energy facilities in their territories, as previously agreed upon in President Trump’s respective conversations with both leaders. All three countries also committed to continue working toward achieving a durable and lasting peace in the country while welcoming “the good offices of third countries” to support the implementation of the energy and maritime agreements.
Zelensky says Ukraine to begin partial ceasefire immediately
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced on Tuesday the start of a partial ceasefire effective immediately. The decision follows the White House’s release of the agreements made after the bilateral talks held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from March 23 to 25. According to Zelensky, under the new understanding, neither side will be allowed to use weapons against energy infrastructure. Nevertheless, if Moscow violates the ceasefire, he will ask US President Donald Trump to impose new sanctions and provide weapons. “I have questions about how all of this will be implemented. Of course, once our team returns, I want more details,” Zelensky told a press conference, adding that “there is no trust in the Russians here, but I believe we will be constructive … and will do our part in implementing the agreements from the Ukrainian- American meeting,” he concluded.