Black Sea
The US and Russia have agreed on safe navigation in the Black Sea and the development of measures to ban attacks on energy facilities. The US will also help Russia with the export of agricultural products.
Ukraine and the USA held negotiations in Riyadh regarding safe navigation in the Black Sea and protection of energy infrastructure. Agreements were reached on a ceasefire and exchange of prisoners.
The US and Ukraine have agreed on measures for safe navigation, prisoner exchange, and a ban on strikes against energy facilities. The negotiations took place in Riyadh, mediated by Saudi Arabia.
The United States and Russia have reached an agreement on safe navigation in the Black Sea. Measures to prohibit attacks on energy infrastructure have also been agreed upon.
During the negotiations, the US and Russia discussed navigation in the Black Sea. Lavrov advocates for the restoration of the Black Sea Initiative in a form acceptable to all.
SSU destroyed 11 Russian ships in the Black Sea and over 1,700 tanks at the front. Thousands of units of military equipment were also hit, causing significant losses to the enemy.
There is 1 enemy ship with "Kalibrs" in the Black Sea. There are 4 enemy ships in the Mediterranean Sea, 3 of which are carriers of "Kalibr" cruise missiles, with a total salvo of up to 26 missiles.
The parties have completed negotiations on a ceasefire in the Black Sea and expect a positive announcement in the near future. A draft joint statement has been sent to Moscow and Washington.
Ukrainian sailors liquidated a mine that waves brought to the Odesa coast. The Ukrainian Navy warned about the mine danger in the Black Sea.
Washington is working to stop the fire between Ukraine and Russia. The US says the parties have never been so close to a complete ceasefire.
Donald Trump said that in Saudi Arabia they are discussing issues of territories, demarcation lines and energy. Discussions are focused on a ceasefire and the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.
There are three missile carriers with Kalibr cruise missiles in the Black Sea, capable of launching up to 12 missiles. Russia continues to ignore international maritime conventions.
Michael Waltz announced progress in negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, mediated by the US, in Saudi Arabia. He added that the parties are close to a peace agreement and are discussing a ceasefire.
Mike Waltz stated that a ceasefire on the front line will be the final stage before the signing of a peace agreement. Prior to this, attacks on power grids must cease and prisoner exchanges must take place.
US Special Representative Witcoff expressed hope for progress in negotiations to end the war. He believes in Putin's desire for peace and expects a truce in the Black Sea.
3 enemy ships armed with Kalibr cruise missiles were spotted in the Black Sea. The total salvo can reach up to 12 missiles. There are 3 carriers with 26 missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
U. S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said that sides are negotiating a partial ceasefire, including energy infrastructure, which could be implemented within a week.
Two Russian missile carriers with "Calibers" on board, with a total salvo of up to 8 missiles, have been recorded in the Black Sea. There are also 3 enemy ships with cruise missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
There are four Russian warships in the Mediterranean Sea, three of which are equipped with "Caliber" cruise missiles. Russia ignores international maritime norms by turning off identification systems on ships.
Rubio and Waltz released details of the conversation between Trump and Zelensky. They discussed Patriot, the situation in Kursk, cooperation in energy and exchange of prisoners of war.
There are four Russian ships in the Mediterranean Sea, three of which are armed with "Caliber" cruise missiles. There are no Russian ships in the Black and Azov Seas.
US President Donald Trump and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin have agreed on a temporary moratorium on long-range strikes against energy infrastructure. The US and Russia will hold talks on the details of the ceasefire on March 23.
The President of Ukraine emphasized that the ceasefire in the Black Sea is an important achievement. He added that the maritime corridor will continue to function regardless of Russia's actions.
Putin supported Trump's proposal to stop strikes on the energy sectors of Ukraine and Russia for 30 days. Also, a prisoner exchange will take place on March 19.
During the phone call, Trump and Putin stressed the need for peace in Ukraine, a ceasefire and improved relations between the US and Russia. They agreed to talks on an energy truce.
Trump and Putin agreed on a ceasefire on energy infrastructure. There will also be negotiations on a truce in the Black Sea, the White House said.
There are four Russian warships in the Mediterranean Sea, three of which are armed with "Kalibr" cruise missiles, their total salvo can reach 26 missiles. No enemy ships were recorded in the Black and Azov Seas.
A ceasefire implies the cessation of hostilities along the 2,000-kilometer border. There are varying conditions on the battlefield, including a zone of confrontation, a nuclear reactor, and access to ports.
As of March 17, 2025, Russian warships are absent in the Black and Azov Seas. There are 4 enemy ships with missiles in the Mediterranean Sea.
On the night of March 17, the Russian army attacked Ukraine with attack drones. Air defense was working in Kyiv and a number of regions. The drones were moving towards Odesa.