Moscow to Kyiv, via Washington

Onus is now on the US to hold Russia accountable and deliver a fair and lasting peace in Ukraine

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The US-brokered agreement between Russia and Ukraine to halt military strikes on commercial shipping in the Black Sea and to pause attacks on energy infrastructure represents a glimmer of hope after more than three years of war triggered by Moscow's military aggression in February 2022. The path to this limited understanding between the bitter rivals has been complicated and even now, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of lying about the terms of the agreement. Still, the latest developments are seen as a step towards a broader ceasefire, although it isn't clear when the agreement will take effect. Zelensky has said the understanding is effective immediately, but Moscow has indicate