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Russian foreign minister’s comments come after Kyiv and Moscow agree to maritime ceasefire, despite Kremlin citing need for sanctions relief first. What we know on day 1,127

These are the key developments on day 1,126 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Away from the grueling land battles and devastating airstrikes, the Ukraine war has from its outset had a naval element. Soon after the February 2022 invasion, Russia imposed a de facto naval blockade on Ukraine, only to see its fleet stunningly defeated during a contest for control of the Black…

Treasurer springs surprise with tax cuts and puts opposition on the defensive; Russia and Ukraine will ‘eliminate the use of force’ in area

A moratorium on attacks on ships in the Black Sea seems to be contingent on sanctions relief – a key Kremlin demand

May WTI crude oil (CLK25 ) Tuesday closed down -0.11 (-0.16%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK25 ) closed up +0.0048 (+0.22%). Crude oil prices Tuesday fell from a 3-week high and posted modest losses after Ukraine agreed to a partial ceasefire, raising expectations that Russian crude supplies would flow freely....

Kremlin agrees to deal if the US helps with sanctions relief on agricultural exports

Kremlin stipulates maritime ceasefire will start only if it gets sanctions relief on agricultural exports

It is unclear whether the UK would follow any easing of sanctions against Russia signalled by the US.

Estonia's top diplomat said that Russia has gained an upper hand after President Donald Trump initiated talks to end the Ukraine war and suggested the United States consider a time limit if no progress.

SPECIAL DISPATCH: The early defiance of Ukrainian forces in Snake Island set the scene for their dominance over the Black Sea, leaving little doubt why Putin was so keen for a ceasefire there, World affairs editor Sam Kiley writes from Odesa