INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The United States announced on March 25, 2025, that Russia and Ukraine agreed to ensure safe Black Sea navigation
Separate deals also ban attacks on energy facilities, easing a conflict disrupting global food and fertilizer supplies since 2022.Russia and
Ukraine dominate grain and fertilizer markets, with Ukraine exporting 6 million tons of grain monthly pre-war
Russia supplies 20% of global fertilizers, but sanctions and blockades slashed trade, spiking wheat prices 40%.The agreements aim to restore
stability, critical for nations like Egypt, reliant on 80% regional grain imports
Negotiations in Riyadh from March 23 to 25 followed earlier talks in Jeddah, where Ukraine accepted a 30-day ceasefire.Russia paused energy
strikes after a Trump-Putin call, setting the stage for this maritime deal
pledges to help Russia regain market access, tackling shipping and payment hurdles.Safe passage for ships matters immensely, as the Black
Sea once moved 33 million tons of Ukrainian grain under a now-defunct UN deal
Both sides commit to avoid targeting vessels or energy sites, where Ukraine lost over 50% of its power capacity.U.S
Brokers Deal between Russia, Ukraine for Safe Shipping in Black Sea
(Photo Internet reproduction)This dual focus seeks to ease civilian hardship and rebuild trust
Russian naval overreach, while Europe pushes for influence in any peace process
The talks, bolstered by third parties like Turkey, hinge on enforcement
Global stakes loom large, with fertilizer shortages doubling prices and threatening food security in Africa and Asia.The U.S
Implementation remains the key challenge.This deal emerges from a war that displaced millions and ravaged economies, offering a practical
It prioritizes trade routes over battle lines, aiming to curb a crisis felt far beyond the region.Observers note its potential to reshape
supply chains, but success depends on both nations honoring terms
to prioritize global needs over entrenched rivalries
The world awaits tangible results, knowing past promises faltered under similar strains
