India, March 26 -- The US on Tuesday announced a tentative deal for Ukraine and Russia to halt fighting and ensure safe Black Sea navigation after separate talks, but key details remain unresolved. The Kremlin linked the deal to easing some Western sanctions.

The announcement followed three days of US-led talks in Saudi Arabia on a possible limited ceasefire. While a broader peace deal remains distant, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called the talks "right steps" toward ending the war and achieving a lasting, fair peace.

US experts held separate talks with Ukrainian and Russian officials in Riyadh, where both sides "agreed to ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purpos...