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Ukraine
The sea route is particularly important now because several land border crossings have been blocked in recent months by Polish truckers unhappy with Ukrainian competition.
Dec. 31, 2023
War in Ukraine
Additionally, President Zelensky highlighted that the Odesa region will receive better protection through the deployment of additional air defense systems.
Nov. 25, 2023
Black Sea Grain Deal
The Palau-flagged bulk carrier Aroyat left the port city of Chornomorsk on Friday.
Sep. 24, 2023
Ukraine
An ongoing dispute over grain has grown into an ugly diplomatic spat between Ukraine and several of its neighboring EU countries, including Poland.
Sep. 19, 2023
Odesa
Two ships, the Resilient Africa and Aroyat, are en route to load nearly 20,000 tonnes of wheat for African and Asian countries.
Sep. 16, 2023
Drones
Despite an overnight attack by Russian drones, the first ship departed from the port of Odesa following Moscow’s termination of the Black Sea Grain Deal.
Aug. 16, 2023
War in Ukraine
A video of the incident shows a Russian helicopter nearly crashing into a cargo ship before making another attempt to pick up a soldier.
Aug. 14, 2023
War in Ukraine
With the Black Sea route effectively blocked, the formerly obscure Ukrainian ports of Izmail and Reni on the Danube River have become crucial for exports.
Aug. 13, 2023
War in Ukraine
Ukraine is establishing routes for civilian merchant vessels to and from Ukrainian ports, including Chornomorsk, Odesa, and Pivdenny, which Russia has tried to either destroy or blockade.
Aug. 10, 2023
Ukraine
Turkey was a key player in the now-collapsed deal that allowed for safe passage of Ukrainian grain shipments via the Black Sea.
Aug. 9, 2023
War in Ukraine
As Russia’s aggressive acts unleash chaos and suffering amidst a desire to stay on top, there is an inherent madness as the serpent continues to bite its own tail.
Aug. 5, 2023
War in Ukraine
Russia Destroys 40,000 Tons of Grain, France Accuses Kremlin of Putting Global Food Security at Risk
Since pulling out of the landmark Black Sea grain export deal in July, Russia has intensified attacks on facilities vital for Ukrainian grain shipments.
Aug. 2, 2023
Drones
Russia has been pounding the coastal city for weeks, since Moscow withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Deal last month that allowed Kyiv's exports despite the war.
Aug. 2, 2023
Ukraine
Following Russia’s pullout from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Croatia has agreed to the use of its ports on the Danube River and Adriatic Sea to transport Ukrainian grain to international markets.
Aug. 1, 2023
Russia
The West must not negotiate with a terrorist state using food as a weapon. It needs to defend humanitarian shipping.
Aug. 1, 2023
War in Ukraine
Three ships have been tracked safely making the journey to Ukrainian ports as NATO warplanes circled overhead. Despite a lot of threatening talk in recent weeks, the Kremlin took no action.
Aug. 1, 2023