The Trump administration says that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea, which would ensure that commercial vessels can once again transit the region safely. 

According to a pair of statements from the White House on March 25, the agreement restores Russia's access to the world market for agricultural and fertilizer exports, and offers the country lower marine insurance costs, as well as enhanced access to ports and payment systems to facilitate those guarantees. Russia and Ukraine also reportedly agreed to end strikes against energy facilities, while the U.S. "remains committed" to helping achieve the exchange of prisoners of war, and the return of forcibly transferred Ukrainian children. 

"The United States reiterated to both sides President Donald J. Trump’s imperative that the killing on both sides of the Russia-Ukraine conflict must stop, as the necessary step toward achieving an enduring peace settlement," the White House said. "To that end, the United States will continue facilitating negotiations between both sides to achieve a peaceful resolution."

Speaking to Reuters, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed skepticism that Ukraine would hold up its end of the deal. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenkskyy was similarly doubtful in a separate news conference, according to NBC News, stating that he has "no faith in the Russians here."