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Russia reinterpreting agreements in Black Sea ceasefire talks Emmanuel Macron says
Cliff Notes – Russia reinterpreting agreements in Black Sea
- Emmanuel Macron expressed concerns over Russia’s tendency to reinterpret ceasefire agreements, following a recent tentative deal involving Ukraine, the US, and Russia concerning strikes in the Black Sea region.
- Despite a ceasefire being brokered, drone strikes occurred shortly after the agreement, highlighting ongoing hostilities, particularly in the US-supported efforts to curb Russian aggression.
- Macron announced an additional $2 billion in military support for Ukraine and asserted that Russia cannot dictate peace conditions, while discussions of a European armed force for potential deployment in Ukraine were proposed.
Russia reinterpreting agreements in Black Sea ceasefire talks, Emmanuel Macron says
Emmanuel Macron has said Russia is reinterpreting what was agreed in the Black Sea ceasefire talks – as he met with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Elysee Palace in Paris.
Ukraine and Russia agreed to a tentative ceasefire brokered by the US involving the Black Sea and strikes on energy infrastructure on Tuesday.
Fighting continues on both sides
But drone strikes were reported just hours after the US reached the deals separately with each country, with the mayor of the Ukrainian port city Mykolaiv saying there were emergency power outages after reports seven drones were downed over the region.
Meanwhile Ukrainian troops destroyed a Russian command post in the area between Viktorovka and Uspenovka in Russia’s Kursk Oblast, Ukraine’s General Staff reported on March 26. The commander of the 1st Battalion of the 9th Motor Rifle Regiment was killed in the strike, according to the statement.
“I note today Russia is always tempted to reinterpret what we discuss and agree,” the French president said on Wednesday.
“While saying it wants peace, Russia continues to strike intensely the Ukrainian territory, including civilian targets. These strikes – we condemn them.”
Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky have there own bromance, they always hug as they meet and Macron has stayed true to the Ukraine cause, at least in public.
Secretary of state Marco Rubio
Secretary of state Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that the US will evaluate demands made by Russia after Moscow agreed “in principle” to the ceasefire.
Russia also accused Ukraine of targeting energy infrastructure in Crimea, Kursk and Bryansk but this has not been independently verified. Ukraine denied the claims.
Meanwhile, Russia launched its largest drone attack yet on Mr Zelenskyy’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih, according to the city’s military administration chief.
Macron announces further military support
As Mr Macron announced an additional $2bn of military support for Ukraine, he added that Russia cannot dictate the conditions for a lasting peace in Ukraine.
When questioned on whether sanctions on Russia should be lifted, Mr Macron said it is “much too early”.
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Zelenskyy urges pressure on Russia as US-Ukraine talks begin
We have concluded our meeting with the American team.
The discussion was productive and focused — we addressed key points including energy.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s goal is to secure a just and lasting peace for our country and our people — and, by extension, for all of…— Rustem Umerov (@rustem_umerov) March 23, 2025
Cliff Notes – Zelenskyy urges pressure on Russia as US-Ukraine talks begin
- President Zelenskyy calls for renewed pressure on Russia after a drone attack resulted in seven deaths, highlighting the urgent need to end the conflict.
- The US-Ukraine talks on a partial ceasefire began in Saudi Arabia, with Ukrainian Defence Minister describing the discussions as “constructive and meaningful.”
Zelenskyy urges pressure on Russia as US-Ukraine talks begin
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday called on Ukraine’s allies to apply new pressure on Moscow to stop the war.
The call came after nearly 150 Russian drones targeted Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least seven people.
“New decisions and new pressure on Moscow are needed to put an end to these strikes and this war,”
“New decisions and new pressure on Moscow are needed to put an end to these strikes and this war,” Zelenskyy posted on social media ahead of talks on a partial ceasefire.
Originally scheduled for Monday in Saudi Arabia, the US-Ukraine talks on a partial ceasefire began on Sunday.
After the meeting, Ukrainian Minister of Defense Rustem Umerov took to his X account to label the talks with the US delegation in Saudi Arabia “constructive and meaningful.”
“We discussed key issues, particularly the energy sector,” the Ukrainian minister said. The US team would meet separately with the Russian delegation.
In a post on Instagram earlier, Zelenskyy also said, over 1,580 guided aerial bombs, nearly 1,100 attack drones, and 15 missiles of various types were used against the Ukrainian people this week alone, stressing that all of this weaponry contains at least 102,000 foreign components.
“That’s why sanctions against Russian terrorists must be more effective. Every loophole that allows them to bypass the sanctions regime must be eliminated,” he wrote.
Russia warns of ‘difficult negotiations’
Meanwhile, Russia downplayed expectations of a quick resolution to the war in Ukraine, saying talks were just beginning and that “difficult negotiations” lay ahead.
“We are only at the beginning of this path,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russian state TV.
According to Peskov, Russia’s “main” focus in its talks with the United States would be to discuss the possible resumption of a 2022 Black Sea grain deal, which would ensure safe navigation for Ukrainian agricultural exports in the Black Sea.
US expects real progress in talks
US President Donald Trump‘s envoy Steve Witkoff said he expects Ukraine and Russia to make progress on a ceasefire in the Black Sea at the talks in Saudi Arabia.
“I think you’re going to see in Saudi Arabia on Monday some real progress, particularly as it affects a Black Sea ceasefire on ships between both countries. And from that, you’ll naturally gravitate to a full-on shooting ceasefire,” he told Fox News.
Witkoff also said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin wants peace and is not planning to invade “all of Europe.”
“I feel that he wants peace,” Witkoff said.
Meanwhile, White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz said the United States is discussing a range of confidence-building measures aimed at ending the war, including the future of Ukrainian children taken to Russia.
Earlier, Putin rejected a joint US-Ukrainian proposal for a full and immediate 30-day ceasefire. Instead, he proposed halting strikes only on energy facilities. But on the eve of the negotiations, both sides launched new drone attacks.
Trump hits UK with 10% tariffs – EU hit with 20% – Trump declares ‘US will enter golden age’
Thursday’s headlines are, of course, dominated by yesterday’s news that the US will introduce a baseline 10% tariff on the world, including the UK and
What Sky correspondents make of Trump’s tariff announcement
Cliff Notes President Trump has implemented a 10% baseline tariff on imports from all nations, with higher tariffs on specific countries identified as "worst offenders,"
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