By Anthony Marcus for Eurasia Business News, March 25, 2025. Article no.1462.

The United States has agreed to assist Russia in boosting its agricultural and fertilizer exports and restore its access to payments systems, as part of a broader agreement aimed at reducing hostilities in the Black Sea. The Kremlin demanded the easing of Western sanctions in return for a cease-fire in the Black Sea. This arrangement was reached during U.S.-brokered talks between Russia and Ukraine in Saudi Arabia, where both parties agreed to cease military operations in the Black Sea and halt attacks on energy infrastructure.

Key Points of the Agreement:

Export Assistance: The U.S. will help restore Russia’s access to global markets for agricultural and fertilizer exports, lower maritime insurance costs, and enhance access to ports and payment systems.

Sanctions Relief: Russia has conditioned the ceasefire on the lifting of Western sanctions, particularly those affecting its agricultural sector and financial institutions like Rosselkhozbank.

“We are considering them. Right now, we are considering all these conditions. There are about five or six of them, and we are studying each of them,” President Trump told reporters.

Black Sea Ceasefire: Both Russia and Ukraine have agreed to stop using force in the Black Sea and prevent commercial vessels from being used for military purposes.

Energy Infrastructure: The agreement includes a halt on strikes against energy facilities in both Russia and Ukraine.

Reactions and Challenges

Ukrainian Concerns: Ukraine has expressed skepticism about the deal, particularly regarding the easing of sanctions and the restoration of Russian exports, which it views as weakening its position.

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Implementation Uncertainty: The timeline for implementing these agreements remains uncertain, with Russia insisting that sanctions must be lifted before the ceasefire takes full effect.

Overall, this agreement marks a significant step towards reducing tensions in the region but faces challenges in its implementation due to ongoing disagreements over sanctions and the broader conflict resolution.

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On March 18 the Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed to a proposal by U.S. President Donald Trump to halt strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure for 30 days. 

The last talks between Russia and the United States in Riyadh were held on March 24 in a closed format and lasted more than 12 hours with three breaks.

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