Black Sea Ceasefire in Jeopardy as Russia Sets Conditions and Launches New Attacks

Ukraine commits to ceasefire immediately, but Russia ties compliance to sanctions relief while continuing strikes, raising doubts about its intentions.

The U.S.-brokered Black Sea ceasefire agreement aims to halt attacks on ships and energy infrastructure, but its implementation remains uncertain.
Ukraine has agreed to the ceasefire immediately, while Russia insists on sanctions relief before adhering to the deal.
Despite the agreement, Russia launched drone strikes on Ukrainian cities, including Mykolaiv and Kryvyi Rih, causing significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged Russia's potential stalling tactics, expressing skepticism about its commitment to peace talks.
Ukrainian officials, including President Zelensky, have accused Russia of manipulating the terms of the ceasefire and warned of the need for increased pressure on Moscow.