#Black Sea

Turkey and UN Preparing Talks Between Ukraine and Russia on Black Sea Truce, Media Reports

Politics 10/01/2026, 20:41

Turkey and the UN are organizing talks between Ukraine and Russia in October to establish a Black Sea truce and protect global grain exports from ongoing attacks.

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Russia's Attempt to Route Grain Exports Bypassing the Black Sea Fails, - Bloomberg

Economy 10/01/2026, 19:27

Russia's attempts to reroute grain exports bypassing the Black Sea have failed: alternative ports handle only a tenth of the volume, and logistics are unprofitable.

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Defense Forces Hit Oil Facility, Vessel, and Other Key Russian Targets

Politics 10/01/2026, 11:59

Ukraine's Defense Forces struck an oil facility in the Samara region, a vessel in the Black Sea, and drone warehouses in Russia.

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Ukraine Does Not Expect Black Sea Truce: Russia Rejects All Proposals

Politics 09/28/2026, 22:23

Ukraine does not expect a maritime truce with Russia in the Black Sea, as Moscow has rejected all international ceasefire proposals.

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Zelenskyy announces long-range sanctions against Russian plants and a target in the Black Sea

Politics 09/28/2026, 12:47

On the night of September 28, Ukraine's Defense Forces used long-range weapons against defense plants, oil facilities, and drone bases inside Russia.

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Kremlin on Black Sea Escalation and Frozen Diplomatic Ties with London and Paris

Politics 09/26/2026, 15:31

The Kremlin stated it is not ready for negotiations on Black Sea security and is in no hurry to appoint ambassadors to London and Paris, citing a deep crisis in relations.

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Middle Eastern countries in contact with Russia over Black Sea truce, — Zelenskyy

Politics 09/25/2026, 12:22

Ukraine has proposed a mirror ceasefire in the Black Sea to secure agricultural exports. Kyiv is awaiting the results of intermediaries' contacts with Russia.

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Erdogan: Turkey has stepped up efforts to restore the grain corridor, Zelensky gave a positive response

Politics 09/25/2026, 04:33

At a briefing in New York, Erdogan announced that Turkey has stepped up its efforts to restore the grain corridor in the Black Sea and that it received a positive response from Zelensky. Ankara also handed Kyiv and Moscow a de-escalation plan.

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Zelensky and Erdogan Discuss Black Sea Security and Drone Agreement

Politics 09/24/2026, 05:25

Zelensky and Erdogan discussed Black Sea security, the restoration of the maritime export corridor, and a potential drone agreement. Kyiv named Russia's readiness to stop strikes as the condition for a ceasefire.

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Zelensky at the Sixth Crimea Platform Summit: "A Full Return to Normal Life Is Impossible Without Crimea"

Politics 09/24/2026, 02:37

At the sixth Crimea Platform summit, Zelensky declared that the return of Crimea to Ukraine is a necessary condition for normalization and called on Russia to take real steps toward de-escalation in the Black Sea.

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Russia attacked a cargo ship in the Black Sea: Ukrainian captain killed, warehouses with medicines burned in Odesa

Incidents 09/23/2026, 10:26

On the night of 23 September, Russia attacked a cargo ship flying the flag of Antigua and Barbuda in the Black Sea: the Ukrainian captain was killed. Warehouses holding medicines in the Odesa region were also hit.

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Kaja Kallas Calls for a Moratorium on Attacks in the Black Sea: "Food Must Not Be a Weapon of War"

Politics 09/23/2026, 05:13

EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas called at the UN General Assembly for a moratorium on attacks in the Black Sea and for a new grain deal. Maritime grain exports from Ukraine have effectively halted since August, threatening a global food crisis.

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Rubio Files Complaint Against Ukraine Over Attacks on US-Linked Vessels

Politics 09/22/2026, 20:06

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that over the past months Ukraine has repeatedly attacked vessels linked to the United States, and Washington is demanding that such incidents be stopped.

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Fidan: Turkey Has Passed Ukraine and Russia a Proposal for De-escalation in the Black Sea

Politics 09/21/2026, 06:46

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan stated that Ankara has sent Ukraine and Russia a proposal for de-escalation in the Black Sea and is awaiting a response. The details of the initiative are not disclosed, but Turkey cites the threat to global food security and the experience of the 2022 "grain agreement."

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Zatoka, Zheleznov Port and Berdiansk before the war: archival footage of resorts that no longer exist in their former form

Culture 09/19/2026, 15:18

Styler publishes archival footage of Zatoka, Zheleznov Port and Berdiansk from before 2022: crowded beaches, recreation bases and promenades that the war has turned into occupied or shelled territories.

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Zatoka, Zheleznyi Port and Berdiansk before the war: what the Ukrainian resorts remembered by millions looked like

Culture 09/19/2026, 03:22

Styler has published archival footage of Zatoka, Zheleznyi Port and Berdiansk from before 2022. Two of the resorts are under occupation; Zatoka remains on Ukrainian territory but operates under the threat of shelling.

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Turkey hands Moscow and Kyiv draft memorandum on halting attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea

Politics 09/18/2026, 21:52

Turkey has handed Russia and Ukraine a draft memorandum on halting attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea. The initiative is based on the 2022 grain corridor mechanism and is a response to 25 attacks over two months.

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Sibiga: Zelensky and Trump's Meeting at the UN General Assembly Could Lead to an Energy Ceasefire and a Halt to Attacks in the Black Sea

Politics 09/18/2026, 19:44

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Sibiga stated that the meeting between Zelensky and Trump at the UN General Assembly could lead to an energy ceasefire and a halt to attacks in the Black Sea. However, the Kremlin shows no interest.

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