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Odesa
Odesa in Kremlin’s Sights Again: A Week of Attacks on Port Facilities
Several deadly strikes on the port infrastructure of southern Ukraine reveal Russia’s intention to cripple Ukraine’s agricultural industry and trade capacity in the run-up to winter.
Oct. 14, 2024
Ukraine
Ukraine Says 13 Million Tonnes Exported Through Black Sea Corridor
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
Ukraine Will Receive Warships to Ensure Safety in Black Sea's Grain Corridor, Zelensky Says
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
Second Ukraine Wheat Shipment Reaches Turkey: Tracking Sites
The Palau-flagged bulk carrier Aroyat left the port city of Chornomorsk on Friday bound for Egypt.
Sept. 24, 2023
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Why Ukraine Just Filed a Lawsuit Against One of Its Staunchest Allies
An ongoing dispute over grain has grown into an ugly diplomatic spat between Ukraine and several of its neighboring EU countries, including Poland.
Sept. 19, 2023
Odesa
First Cargo Ships Sail to Ukraine After Grain Deal Collapse
Two ships, the Resilient Africa and Aroyat, are en route to load nearly 20,000 tonnes of wheat for African and Asian countries.
Sept. 16, 2023
Drones
Russian Attack Hits Warehouses and Granaries at Reni Port in Odesa Region
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
EXPLAINED: Russia’s Act of Black Sea ‘Piracy’ and a Dodgy Helicopter Incident
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
Russia Fires Warning Shots at Cargo Ship Headed for Ukrainian Port of Izmail
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 Opens Corridors for Merchant Ships in the Black Sea
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
West Must Keep 'Promises' on Ukraine Grain Deal: Erdogan
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
OPINION: Putin’s Many Paradoxes and Russia’s Weaponization of Food
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
Odesa Port Damaged After Yet Another Russian Drone Strike
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
Croatia and Ukraine Establish Grain Export Partnership
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
OPINION: The West Needs to Keep the Black Sea Open
The West must not negotiate with a terrorist state using food as a weapon. It needs to defend humanitarian shipping.
Aug. 1, 2023