U.S. and Russia in talks over Black Sea access and nuclear plant
The United States and Russia are engaged in discussions about access to Black Sea ports and issues concerning the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant. The US special representative, Steve Witkoff, emphasises that resolving the conflict in Ukraine involves multiple components.
The special representative of the US president, Steve Witkoff, has indicated that Washington and Moscow are in talks regarding access to Black Sea ports.
As reported by "Kommersant", these discussions form part of broader efforts to address the conflict in Ukraine. Witkoff highlighted that the talks also covered the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, an essential energy supplier for Ukraine.
In a conversation with CBS News, Steve Witkoff stressed that access to Black Sea ports is one of the potential agreements that could be achieved. He added that resolving the Russian-Ukrainian conflict requires multiple components, but all parties, including Europe, are keen on its resolution. Witkoff met with the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, on 13 March to discuss these issues.
Further steps in negotiations
During the meeting with Putin, Witkoff received "additional signals" for the US president, Donald Trump, as reported by the spokesperson for the Russian president, Dmitry Peskov.
These discussions are part of comprehensive diplomatic efforts to find a solution to the ongoing conflict. More details of these talks can be found in the article by "Kommersant".