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title: "Ukrainian MFA: Countries Dependent on Black Sea Supplies Must Push Russia for a Maritime Ceasefire"
description: "Ukrainian MFA Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that countries dependent on Black Sea supplies must actively push Russia toward a 'food truce'. Meanwhile, NATO is strengthening its presence in the region, and Turkey is preparing legal measures to protect its vessels."
date: 2026-10-30T15:57:49.380Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/ukrainian-mfa-black-sea-ceasefire-russia
tags: [ukraine, black-sea, russia, nato, turkey, ceasefire, food-truce, military, georgy-tikhyi]
author: "Andrey Kosynko"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# Ukrainian MFA: Countries Dependent on Black Sea Supplies Must Push Russia for a Maritime Ceasefire

![Ukrainian MFA Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi speaks at a briefing on Black Sea security](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/30/mid-ukrainy-chernoe-more-rezhim-tishiny-rossiya/mid-ukrainy-chernoe-more-rezhim-tishiny-rossiya-1.webp)

## Key Points

- Ukrainian MFA Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi stated that countries dependent on Black Sea supplies must urge Russia to agree to a ceasefire format in the Black Sea
- Ukraine is ready to implement a 'food truce', but Russia's consent is necessary to launch it
- Turkey called on both sides to stop attacks and stated for the first time its readiness to take legal measures in case of strikes on Turkish vessels
- NATO is strengthening its presence in the Black Sea with patrol aircraft, electronic warfare systems, and drones
- Bulgaria joined NATO's initiative to counter drones in the region

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Heorhii Tykhyi stated that a number of states directly dependent on supplies through the Black Sea, including those carried out by Ukraine, could play a more active role in prompting Russia to agree to a ceasefire format—the so-called 'food truce' in the Black Sea. According to the Ukrainian MFA representative, Kyiv is ready to implement such a format, but its launch requires the consent of the Russian side.

### Black Sea in the Focus of De-escalation Talks

Tykhyi emphasized that the issue of the Black Sea is in the focus of discussions and negotiations among de-escalation steps. The MFA representative pointed out that a number of countries are directly dependent on supplies through the Black Sea basin, and it is these states that possess the leverage to push Moscow into accepting the terms of a 'silence regime'. The Ukrainian side, according to Tykhyi, is ready to implement such a format, but its launch is impossible without Russia's consent.

### Turkey Calls for Ceasing Attacks and Prepares Legal Mechanisms

Against the backdrop of these statements, Turkey previously called on Ukraine and Russia to halt attacks in the Black Sea. Ankara announced for the first time its readiness to take 'legal measures' in the event of strikes against vessels associated with the Turkish side. This step indicates that Istanbul, as a key player in the Black Sea region, is moving from diplomatic appeals to the preparation of concrete legal instruments to protect its shipping.

### NATO Strengthens Its Presence in the Black Sea

In parallel with diplomatic initiatives, NATO is strengthening its military presence in the Black Sea. The alliance plans to deploy additional patrol aircraft, electronic warfare systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles. This decision was made following a series of attacks on vessels in the region, which, according to Western sources, may be linked to Russia's war against Ukraine. The strengthening of the alliance's presence aims to ensure navigation safety and protect civilian and commercial vessels.

### Bulgaria Joins Counter-Drone Initiative

An additional element of regional security was Bulgaria's decision to join NATO's initiative to counter unmanned aerial vehicles. This step was taken amid ongoing attacks on vessels in the Black Sea and demonstrates the expansion of a coalition approach to ensuring the security of the maritime area. Thus, a multi-tiered system is forming around the issue of Black Sea security: from diplomatic pressure on Russia via supply-dependent countries to the practical strengthening of the alliance's military presence and the development of legal mechanisms to protect shipping.

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Украина ожидает, что ряд стран будут побуждать РФ к "режиму тишины" в Черном море, - МИД](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ukrayina-ochikue-shcho-nizka-krayin-budut-1793373227.html) - Commentary by Ukrainian MFA Spokesperson Heorhii Tykhyi to journalists. All facts (statement about supply-dependent countries, Ukraine's readiness for a truce, Turkey's call, NATO's reinforcement, Bulgaria's accession) are provided in the source text.

## FAQ

### Who stated the need for pressure on Russia from countries dependent on Black Sea supplies?

This was stated by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Heorhii Tykhyi, in a comment to journalists.

### What is the 'food truce' in the Black Sea?

This is a ceasefire format in the Black Sea basin, which, according to Tykhyi, Ukraine is ready for. Russia's consent is required to launch it.

### What measures is NATO taking in the Black Sea?

NATO plans to deploy additional patrol aircraft, electronic warfare systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles following a series of attacks on vessels in the region.

### What is Turkey's stance on the situation in the Black Sea?

Turkey called on Ukraine and Russia to stop attacks in the Black Sea and stated for the first time its readiness to take legal measures in the event of strikes against vessels associated with the Turkish side.