From March 23-25, 2025, the United States and Russia held technical-level bilateral discussions in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following presidential-level talks between President Donald J. Trump and President Vladimir Putin. The discussions resulted in several key agreements:

• Both nations agreed to ensure safe navigation, prohibit the use of force, and prevent commercial vessels from being used for military purposes in the Black Sea.
• The U.S. will facilitate Russia’s access to global markets for agricultural and fertilizer exports, reduce maritime insurance costs, and improve access to ports and payment systems.
• Both sides committed to developing measures to implement the ban on strikes against energy facilities in Russia and Ukraine, in line with the agreement between Trump and Putin.
• The U.S. and Russia welcomed third-party mediation to support the implementation of energy and maritime agreements.
• Both nations reaffirmed their commitment to achieving a lasting peace.

Additionally, the United States reiterated President Trump’s call for an immediate end to the violence in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, emphasizing that halting hostilities is a crucial step toward a long-term peace settlement. The U.S. pledged to continue facilitating negotiations to achieve a peaceful resolution based on the agreements reached in Riyadh.

The United States expressed gratitude to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for his leadership and hospitality in hosting these crucial discussions in Saudi Arabia.