Black Sea Ceasefire Faces Collapse Amid Escalating Tensions

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of violations as Moscow demands sanctions relief and prepares for a new offensive.

A limited Black Sea ceasefire agreement, brokered in Saudi Arabia, is under strain as both sides report violations and continued hostilities.
Russia has intensified attacks, including a deadly drone strike on a military hospital in Kharkiv, killing two and injuring dozens, which Ukraine has labeled a war crime.
Moscow is demanding sanctions relief, including reconnection to the SWIFT system, as a precondition for fully implementing the ceasefire agreement.
Ukrainian officials remain skeptical of Russia's commitment, citing ongoing military actions and concerns over the deal's potential to bolster Russia's naval position in the Black Sea.
President Trump has expressed frustration with Russia's approach and warned of secondary sanctions if Moscow fails to comply with ceasefire terms.