Wed Mar 26 05:40:12 UTC 2025: ## US Brokers Ceasefire Deals in Black Sea as Drone Warfare Continues

**Kyiv/Moscow, March 26, 2025** – The United States has brokered separate agreements with Ukraine and Russia to temporarily halt attacks in the Black Sea and against each other’s energy infrastructure. The deals, announced Tuesday, involve Washington pushing for the partial lifting of sanctions against Moscow in exchange for the de-escalation. However, the implementation details and timeline remain unclear.

Overnight, Russia claimed its defense forces downed nine Ukrainian drones, including two over the Black Sea. The Russian defense ministry did not specify the drones’ targets or provide details on potential damage. Ukraine has yet to comment officially.

Separately, a Ukrainian drone attack in the Belgorod region of Russia injured one civilian and caused minor damage to an apartment building, according to the regional governor. The Russian defense ministry reported the destruction of five drones over Belgorod.

These events highlight the ongoing drone warfare between the two countries despite the newly announced US-brokered ceasefires. The effectiveness and longevity of these deals remain to be seen.

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