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A queue of around 60 vessels has built up at the Sulina Channel, some waiting for a week or longer. Experts urge Kyiv to urgently agree with Bucharest on a larger number of pilots and parallel operation of processing commissions.

The CSB of Latvia has begun publishing a list of about 170 companies trading with Russia and Belarus, following June amendments by the Saeima aimed at supporting Ukraine and limiting the income of aggressors.

On August 15, 2026, China launched the first regular route via the Northern Sea Route, reducing delivery time to Europe to 20 days and bypassing the dangerous Red Sea.

👑 King Abdullah II arrives in China — first visit since 2015! 🇨🇳🤝🇯🇴 Discussions on economy, trade, and regional stability. China is Jordan's largest partner ($6.7 billion). Amidst Middle East tensions, Amman seeks new allies. #Jordan #China #Diplomacy #Economy #MiddleEast

🇻🇳🤝🇦🇺 **Strategic Breakthrough: Vietnam and Australia Set a $20 Billion Goal** On August 11, 2026, President To Lam and Prime Minister Albanese signed new partnership agreements: 🚀 **Technology:** Joint work on AI, quantum technologies, and semiconductors. 🛡️ **Security:** Deepening cooperation in cybersecurity and the South China Sea. 📈 **Economy:** Goal of $20 billion in trade and strengthening supply chains. 🎓 **Education:** Expansion of programs for students and scientific exchange. Relations between the two countries are reaching a new level of strategic trust.

🇹🇷 Turkey has resumed the passage of commercial vessels through the straits into the Black Sea after several days of delays. The tanker 'Aegean Dream' was the first to pass through, heading to Novorossiysk. Ankara is calling on the parties to the conflict to impose a moratorium on attacks against the civilian fleet.

🚨 Ukrainian metallurgy on the brink of collapse. Port closures have already led to the shutdown of Ferrexpo and Metinvest plants. 💰 Industry losses could reach $200 million per month. 📉 Production could drop by 35%. 🚛 Land export is unprofitable; warehouses are overflowing. Business warns: the situation is worse than in 2022. #Ukraine #Metallurgy #Economy #Ports