US and other countries want to achieve a ceasefire in the Black Sea. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is growing international interest in facilitating a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure the uninterrupted supply of energy and grain from Russia and Ukraine, as reported by Reuters. At a press conference, he said the US is considering proposals from Turkey and India to resume grain supplies, despite the fact that Washington continues to insist on a broader negotiated settlement to the conflict. "This threatens the world in terms of food security and to some extent energy security as well. We would like to achieve this. 'This will not solve the war, but it will solve at least one of its unique aspects,' Rubio said. The Secretary of State also added that a negotiated settlement remains a top priority for US officials."

US and other countries want to achieve a ceasefire in the Black Sea. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there is growing international interest in facilitating a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure the uninterrupted supply of energy and grain from Russia and Ukraine, as reported by Reuters. At a press conference, he said the US is considering proposals from Turkey and India to resume grain supplies, despite the fact that Washington continues to insist on a broader negotiated settlement to the conflict. "This threatens the world in terms of food security and to some extent energy security as well. We would like to achieve this. 'This will not solve the war, but it will solve at least one of its unique aspects,' Rubio said. The Secretary of State also added that a negotiated settlement remains a top priority for US officials."