In Test of Ukraine’s New Black Sea Corridor, Cargo Ship Travels From Odesa
Kyiv is aiming to resume traffic to its seaports despite Russia’s threats to ships moving to and from Ukraine.
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Amid Attacks, Ukraine’s Grain Exports Get a Lifeline From Romania
A 40-mile channel, best known outside shipping circles as a magnet for bird watchers, is now a crucial route allowing Ukrainian grain to reach the sea, protected by a NATO umbrella.
At Least 3 Dead After Russian Missile Attacks in Western Ukraine
Officials said more than three dozen missiles were fired in the strikes that were far from the front lines in the east and south.
Russia Fires Warning Shots and Boards a Freighter in the Black Sea
Russia’s military made good on its threats to enforce its blockade of Ukraine, adding to the tensions in an increasingly active theater of war.
Russia Downs 2 Drones Near Moscow, as Ukraine War’s New Phase Intensifies
It was the 12th time in the past three weeks that Russian officials had reported intercepting such aerial attacks in the heart of the capital.
Turbulent Waters: How the Black Sea Became a Hot Spot in the War
The Black Sea, a largely overlooked part of the war in Ukraine, is suddenly a cauldron of military and geopolitical tensions. The region is deeply important to both Moscow and the West.
Ukraine War Expands Beyond Established Battlefields
Ukraine has grown bolder, firing drones at Moscow, while Russian forces have turned to regular attacks on the Black Sea, a crucial economic lifeline.
Battle at Sea Intensifies as Ukraine Drone Hits 2nd Russian Ship in 2 Days
In addition to the strike on an oil tanker, Ukraine issued a warning that commercial ships using any of six Russian Black Sea ports would be considered military targets.
What to Know About Novorossiysk, the Russian Port Attacked by Ukraine
The seaport is one of Russia’s largest by volume and among the biggest in Europe, crucial to the export of Russian grain, oil, and other products to countries around the world.
Erdogan Urges Resumption of Grain Deal in Call With Putin
The Turkish president urged a resumption of the agreement that allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea, and called on both Russia and Ukraine not to escalate tensions.