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War in Ukraine
Satellite Pix: Russian Missile Sub Hit by Ukraine Undersea Drone Is Stationary, Leaking Oil
The Kremlin said Kyiv’s underwater drone attack into a Russian naval base left its Kilo-class sub “undamaged and fully mission-capable,” but evidence says something else.
Dec. 19, 2025
Propaganda
Kremlin Denies New Ukraine Drone Just Blew Up Russian Missile Sub Tied Up at Pier
A fresh Kremlin narrative that a Ukrainian underwater kamikaze boat attack targeting Russian missile submarine tied up in a naval port caused no damage doesn’t much hold water, evidence shows.
Dec. 16, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Loses Submarine to Ukrainian Underwater Drone in Unprecedented Attack
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) said it used a new underwater drone to strike Russia’s Novorossiysk naval base, sinking a Russian submarine in the process.
Dec. 15, 2025
Ukraine
Fourth Russia-Linked Tanker Hit in a Week
A Russian-linked tanker was hit again in the Black Sea on Sunday, marking the fourth such incident in a week as maritime attacks spread from the region all the way to Africa.
Dec. 2, 2025
Energy
SBU Drones Hit Sanctioned Oil Tankers Off Black Sea Coast
Turkey’s transport ministry confirmed that it rescued the crew from the Kairos tanker while the Virat, another tanker, was hit “again” on Saturday morning.
Updated: Nov. 29, 2025
Black Sea Grain Deal
New $2.8 Million Salt Plant to Launch in Odesa Region in Early 2026
Ukraineʼs new salt plant will produce 15,000 tons monthly, covering 50% of the county’s domestic salt demand, while helping to restore proper salinity to a Black Sea estuary’s ecosystem.
Nov. 28, 2025
Russia
Russia Jails 8 for Life Over Crimean Bridge Explosion After Secretive Trial
In October 2022, a large explosion caused part of the road section to collapse and ignited a train loaded with fuel on the rail section, killing five people.
Nov. 27, 2025
Ukraine
VAMPIRE Counter-Drone System to Build on Success in Ukraine
The manufacturer of the weapon system has announced that it is expanding the capability of the platform by the inclusion of additional “effectors” and sensors for land, sea, and airborne use.
Oct. 13, 2025
War in Ukraine
Ukraine-Russia Diplomacy Since February 2022
Zelensky urged Putin to meet in Istanbul for peace talks, reviving diplomacy generally stalled since 2022.
May 12, 2025
Odesa
Black Sea Ports: Resistance and Post-War Development Plans
The ports of Odesa and environs will be key to any significant post-war recovery in Ukraine. Already much headway has been made in the area of security.
May 4, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine, US Spell Out Terms for Energy Truce at Odds with Russia’s Proposal
Russia has allegedly reached a separate agreement with the US and proposed a different set of energy facilities that should not be targeted as part of a partial ceasefire.
March 26, 2025
Zelensky
‘No One Recognizes These Territories as Russian’– Zelensky Welcomes Black Sea Deal but Is Concerned About Witkoff’s Stance
“No one can accuse Ukraine of not moving towards sustainable peace after this,” Zelensky said after grain passage deal is okayed, but wonders if US envoy is again parroting Kremlin talking points
March 26, 2025
Ukraine
Russia Holds Black Sea Security Deal Hostage – Demands Sanctions Relief
Meanwhile, a White House statement confirms that the US has pledged to assist Russia with agricultural exports.
March 25, 2025
Black Sea Grain Deal
‘We Can’t Take Zelensky’s Word’ – Russia Demands Guarantees Before Grain Deal
The Russian Foreign Minister claimed that Moscow was open to resuming the Black Sea grain deal, subject to US guarantees.
March 25, 2025
Black Sea Grain Deal
‘The One Who Brought This War Must Take It Away’ – US-Ukraine Talks Wrap Up in Riyadh
Umerov says the latest round of peace talks, led by Kyiv’s defense minister and Trump envoy Witkoff, was “productive” and largely energy-focused, but the Kremlin still has the ball in its court.
March 24, 2025
US
Russia, US to Discuss Reviving Black Sea Grain Deal in Saudi Talks on March 24
The Black Sea Grain Initiative, in effect from July 2022 to July 2023, was a UN- and Turkey-brokered deal for Ukrainian grain exports. Russia withdrew from the agreement in July 2023.
March 20, 2025