On Tuesday, Russia expressed its readiness to negotiate a new agreement regarding shipping safety in the Black Sea as a potential precursor to a broader ceasefire with Ukraine. However, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov conditioned these negotiations on the necessity of the United States issuing a direct order to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for compliance. This demand underscores the intricate dynamics at play and signifies Russia's requirement for guarantees before proceeding with any discussions aimed at reducing conflict in the region.
Russia is prepared to engage in negotiations regarding the safety of shipping in the Black Sea and sees it as a potential step towards a ceasefire. However, Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that the U.S. must explicitly direct President Zelenskiy to comply with any agreements made, expressing that without such an order, Russia wouldn’t have the necessary assurances for progress in discussions.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov emphasized Russia's stance by stating the need for a definitive directive from Washington to ensure Ukraine adheres to any shipping safety agreements in the Black Sea, marking it as vital for achieving a truce.
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