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25.03.2025

Day Black Sea Deal Emerged From Marathon Talks But Sankced By Sanctions

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25.03.2025 ⇢ Day Black Sea Deal Emerged From Marathon Talks But Sankced By Sanctions
⌨The historic 12-hour Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh culminated in a Black Sea security agreement. Throughout the morning, Russian media maintained secrecy around the talks, with Kremlin officials initially refusing to disclose content. By midday, Lavrov revealed discussions focused on Black Sea maritime security and potential revival of grain initiatives.

By afternoon, a concrete deal emerged: mutual cessation of strikes on energy infrastructure (backdated to March 18) and safe Black Sea navigation. The Kremlin published a list of protected energy facilities while emphasizing implementation hinges on lifting sanctions against Russian banks and agricultural exports. The White House confirmed the agreement, framing it as a positive step toward peace.

Meanwhile, Russia reported military advances in Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia regions. In domestic news, Lukashenko was inaugurated as Belarus president, while explosions damaged buildings in Makhachkala, Dagestan.
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В МИД жестко осудили атаку ВСУ на российских журналистов

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05:36 (02:36)⇢Historic 12-Hour Russia-US Talks Conclude with Promised Lavrov Statement

⌨Russian media extensively covers the conclusion of marathon Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, which lasted a record 12 hours (Interfax, Izvestia, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta, RBC, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RT). Reuters reports a positive joint statement is being prepared following the talks (RBC). Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zakharova announced an upcoming interview with Foreign Minister Lavrov about the negotiations outcomes (Izvestia). Several outlets continue reporting on Ukrainian attacks on Russian journalists, with Zakharova condemning the "bestial nature" of Ukrainian forces (RIA Novosti, Vesti). Military reports claim Russian forces destroyed 10 Starlink stations and 25 Ukrainian drone control points (TASS).
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Су-34 нанес удар по опорному пункту ВСУ в Курской области

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RIA Novosti

Карасин назвал переговоры с американской делегацией в Эр-Рияде трудными, но конструктивными

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09:37 (06:37)⇢Russia-US Talks Deemed "Difficult But Constructive" as UN Involvement Planned

⌨Russian media extensively covers the completion of historic 12-hour Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Grigoriy Karasin, who led the Russian delegation, described the talks as difficult but constructive (Kommersant, RIA Novosti, TASS). Both Russian and American negotiators reportedly expressed satisfaction with the meeting (NTV). Future negotiations will involve the UN and other countries (RBC). Meanwhile, Alexander Lukashenko's inauguration as Belarus president is taking place in Minsk today (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). The Moscow Times reports that over 60% of Western companies have left Russia since the war began.
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RIA Novosti

Делегации США и Украины обсуждают прекращение огня в Черном море, пишет Bloomberg

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12:24 (09:24)⇢Russia-US Negotiate Ukraine Peace with UN Involvement Planned

⌨Russian media extensively covers Russia-US negotiations on Ukraine. Senator Karasin described the Riyadh talks as "intense" but "useful" for both sides, with potential UN involvement (The Moscow Times English, Svoboda). Multiple sources report US-Ukraine discussions about a Black Sea ceasefire (RIA Novosti, Bloomberg via RBC). Military tensions continue on the Russia-Ukraine border, with both sides reportedly moving reinforcements to Belgorod region (Lenta). In other news, Lukashenko officially assumed office as Belarus president (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti), explosions damaged a residential building and mobile phone store in Makhachkala (The Moscow Times, NTV), and Turkey detained 43 supporters of Istanbul's mayor for criticizing Erdogan (Interfax).
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RIA Novosti

Результаты российско-американских переговоров в Эр-Рияде не будут публиковать

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RIA Novosti

Результаты российско-американских переговоров в Эр-Рияде не будут опубликованы

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RIA Novosti

В Эр-Рияде обсуждались прежде всего вопросы судоходства на Черном море, сообщил Лавров

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14:02 (11:02)⇢Lavrov Confirms Black Sea Security Focus of Classified Riyadh Talks

⌨Russian media extensively covers Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh. The Kremlin announced it will not disclose the content of these talks (Interfax, Lenta, NTV, TASS), though Foreign Minister Lavrov revealed they primarily focused on Black Sea maritime security (Kommersant, RBC, RIA Novosti). Results have been reported to Moscow and Washington for analysis (Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Peskov criticized the insufficient global response to Ukrainian forces killing Russian journalists (Izvestia). The Moscow Times reports over 60% of Western companies have left Russia since the war began, while Svoboda discusses Ukraine's demographic crisis resulting from the conflict.
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RIA Novosti

В Эр-Рияде обсуждались прежде всего вопросы судоходства в Черном море, сообщил Лавров

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RIA Novosti

"Осталось полгода". Россию оскорбила одна из слабейших стран Европы

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15:17 (12:17)⇢Lavrov Sets Black Sea Deal Conditions After Inconclusive Riyadh Talks

⌨Russian media extensively reports on the Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh, with Foreign Minister Lavrov revealing they focused on Black Sea shipping safety (The Moscow Times English, Izvestia, Lenta, Rossiyskaya Gazeta). Lavrov stated that Russia cannot trust Zelensky's word and any new Black Sea deal would depend on the US "ordering" Ukraine to accept it (NTV, The Moscow Times English, Vesti). Multiple sources note no joint statement was issued following the talks (Kommersant, The Moscow Times). In military news, Russian forces reportedly liberated the settlement of Mirnoye in Donetsk (TASS).
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RIA Novosti

Советник Трампа обсудит с Россией договоренности по Черному морю

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RIA Novosti

Россия и США не приняли совместное заявление в Эр-Рияде из-за Украины, заявил Чижов

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RIA Novosti

Россия и США не приняли совместное заявление в Эр-Рияде из-за Украины, сообщил Чижов

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17:09 (14:09)⇢Lavrov Rejects Zelensky Promises While Riyadh Talks Details Remain Classified

⌨Russian media continues focused coverage of Russia-US negotiations in Riyadh. Foreign Minister Lavrov stated Moscow won't believe Zelensky's promises regarding any agreements (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Despite Senator Karasin calling the talks "useful" (Moscow Times English), no joint statement was issued due to Ukraine disagreements (RIA Novosti). The Kremlin announced it won't disclose discussion details (RT, Interfax). In other news, Putin presented awards to young cultural figures (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, Vesti), while military reports claim Russian forces liberated two more settlements (TASS) and discovered mercenary bodies in Kursk region (Lenta).
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RIA Novosti

Москва и Вашингтон не приняли совместное заявление в Эр-Рияде из-за Украины, сообщил Чижов

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RIA Novosti

Москва и Вашингтон не приняли совместное заявление в Эр-Рияде из-за Киева, сообщил Чижов

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RIA Novosti

Белый дом раскрыл детали переговоров с Россией и Украиной в Эр-Рияде

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18:21 (15:21)⇢Black Sea Security Deal Sealed Between Russia, Ukraine and US

⌨Russian media extensively reports on a new agreement between Russia, Ukraine, and the US on Black Sea shipping security following negotiations in Riyadh (Kommersant, The Moscow Times, RBC, TASS). The White House has disclosed details of these arrangements, with multiple outlets noting the breakthrough (Lenta, RBC, RIA Novosti). Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Lavrov stated Moscow won't trust Zelensky's promises regarding any agreements (Komsomolskaya Pravda). Other news includes Putin leading a meeting of the Council for Culture and Arts (Rossiyskaya Gazeta), proposing preferential loans for cultural facility investors (Vesti), and a posthumous award for Izvestia correspondent Fedorchak (Izvestia).
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RIA Novosti

Кремль опубликовал итоги встречи экспертных групп России и США в Эр-Рияде

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19:50 (16:50)⇢Black Sea Deal Hinges on Sanctions Relief

⌨Russian media extensively covers the Russia-US agreement on Black Sea security following Riyadh talks. The Kremlin published the negotiation results, emphasizing that the Black Sea shipping agreement will only take effect after certain sanctions against Russian banks are lifted (Kommersant, RBC, Vesti). Media reports the deal includes halting strikes on energy infrastructure since March 18 (TASS). The Moscow Times notes both countries agreed to stop Black Sea attacks as a tentative peace step, with the US pledging to help restore Russian agricultural exports access to world markets (RT). Meanwhile, Putin discussed possible rotation of mobilized soldiers from the conflict zone (Interfax, Lenta) and vowed punishment for Ukrainian forces for crimes in Kursk region (NTV, Rossiyskaya Gazeta).
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RIA Novosti

Москва и Вашингтон согласовали список российских и украинских энергообъектов, по которым запретят удары

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RIA Novosti

Россия и США согласовали список энергообъектов, по которым запретят удары

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22:09 (19:09)⇢Kremlin Publishes Protected Energy Objects List Under Moratorium

⌨Russian media extensively reports on the details of Russia-US agreements following Riyadh talks. Multiple outlets publish the Kremlin's list of energy facilities protected under a moratorium on strikes effective since March 18 (Kommersant, Rossiyskaya Gazeta, RIA Novosti, TASS, Vesti). The agreement outlines conditions for safe Black Sea navigation (RT, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Lenta) and specifies that attacking protected energy objects would immediately terminate the moratorium (TASS). Media emphasizes that implementation depends on lifting sanctions against Russian agricultural exports and fertilizers (Interfax, The Moscow Times), with both sides continuing peace efforts (Izvestia).
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