Russia, Ukraine Agree to Sea and Energy Truce as U.S. Pushes to Ease Sanctions
The United States brokered separate agreements with Russia and Ukraine on Tuesday to halt attacks on maritime and energy targets, marking a rare diplomatic breakthrough. But Moscow insists sanctions relief must follow — or the deal won’t hold. A Fragile Deal with High Stakes The agreements come at a pivotal moment. It’s the first formal commitment from both sides since President Donald Trump took office, with his administration pushing for…