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The Latest Breaking News from Black Sea

Wheat is slipping lower across the winter wheat contracts on Monday morning. The wheat complex led the grain rally on Friday, following more Black Sea news. Chicago SRW contracts were up 11 3/4 to 22 cents on Friday, with a weekly gain of 35 cents. Open interest was up 5,732...

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Ukraine offers Black Sea shipping truce; Russia yet to respond : Report

Ukraine has proposed a temporary halt to attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea as a surge in strikes on ships and ports disrupts trade and raises concerns about global food supplies, according to a source familiar with the matter cited by Reuters.

The Times of India

Wheat Bulls Put Premium in Heading into the Weekend

The wheat complex led the grain rally on Friday, following more Black Sea news. Chicago SRW contracts were up 11 3/4 to 22 cents on Friday, with a weekly gain of 35 cents. KC HRW futures led the wheat rally, with contracts up 15 to 33 cents on Friday, as...

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Wheat Rallying as Russia Rejects Ukraine’s Proposal

The wheat complex is rallying across the three markets on Friday following more Black Sea news. Chicago SRW contracts are up 23 to 25 cents on Friday. KC HRW futures are leading the rally, with contracts up 35 to 36 cents. MPLS spring wheat are rallying 17 to 19 cents...

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Corn Following Wheat Higher on Friday

Corn is in rally mode, taking back the Thursday losses, with contracts up 9 to 10 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 9 3/4 cents at $4.28. Continued spillover support from a wheat-led rally on rising Black Sea tensions has helped to extend corn’s bounce into...

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Eurovision: What you need to know about the Black Sea jewel hosting the 2027 competition

Burgas has pipped Bulgaria’s capital Sofia to the post to claim the Eurovision host city crown

The Independent UK

Russia dismisses Black Sea ceasefire, citing no grounds for 'half-measures' amid escalating attacks

Russia dismissed a ceasefire proposal for the Black Sea, claiming no foundation for temporary measures. Moscow accused Ukraine of perpetrating terrorism against maritime operations, further inflaming tensions in the region. Turkey had suggested a moratorium on military actions, while Ukraine proposed a suspension of assaults on civilian structures. Russia criticised…

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Russia is cutting off Ukraine’s grain exports again, threatening a critical harvest and global food security

While the world’s attention is fixated on the US blockade of Iranian ports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Russia has been subjecting Ukraine to a blockade of its own in the Black Sea, imperilling Ukraine’s summer grain harvest.

The Conversation

Ukraine ‘offering Russia deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’

Kyiv reportedly suggested mutual agreement in attempt to reopen crucial grain corridor

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine offers Russia truce in Black Sea as food supply fears mount, source says

Ukraine has proposed a halt to attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea. This offer was transmitted via a third party, and Ukraine awaits a response. Both nations are major agricultural exporters and accuse each other of intensified targeting. Ukrainian grain exports have significantly decreased due to Russian port…

The Economic Times

Eurovision music contest will take place in Bulgaria’s Black Sea city of Burgas next year

Next year's Eurovision Song Contest will take place in Burgas, Bulgaria

The Independent UK

And the winner is... Burgas to host 2027 Eurovision Song Contest

Bulgaria's 4th largest city Burgas has won the right to host the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest. The Black Sea resort has been praised for its 'uniqueness' as the country prepares to hold the world's biggest live song competition for the very first time.

Euronews

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato jets scrambled to shoot down foreign drone after it enters Latvian airspace

Finland, another Nato member, also temporarily restricts airspace

The Independent UK

Corn Rallies on Smaller Yield and Cut to Stocks

Corn futures closed the Wednesday session with contracts down 18 to 20 ½ cents in through next July, with deferreds up 4 to 11 ½ cents. Spillover gains from wheat and increasing Black Sea strikes was supportive. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price was 20 1/4 cents higher at...

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Corn Rallying as Yield Comes in Lower than Expected

Corn futures are posting midday gains of 12 to 13 cents across most contracts following USDA’s Crop Production and WASDE reports. Spillover support from wheat and increasing Black Sea strikes is supportive. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is 13 cents higher at $4.20 3/4. This morning’s Crop Production...

The Independent UK

Ukraine targets Russian air defence system close to Putin’s Black Sea residence

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Ukraine destroys missile system protecting Putin’s $1bn Black Sea palace

An anti-missile launch pad was left ‘ablaze and sputtering for three hours’, according to Ukraine’s military

The Economic Times

Ukraine’s ‘unique’ nighttime strike rattles Russia’s Black Sea base

Ukrainian forces conducted a significant nighttime operation targeting a major Russian naval base. Drones and missiles struck air defenses, piers, and port infrastructure in Novorossiysk. Russian air defenses reported downing hundreds of Ukrainian drones overnight. Meanwhile, Russia launched numerous drones and missiles at Ukraine. These attacks caused damage and casualties…

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Ukraine strikes Novorossiysk, putting Russia's last Black Sea sanctuary within reach

Ukraine’s strike on Novorossiysk demonstrates Kyiv’s ability to threaten Russian military infrastructure far beyond the frontline and challenges the assumption that shifting vessels from Crimea can keep them safe.

The Economic Times

Casino, spa, theatre and ‘aquatic disco’: What is inside Putin’s controversial Black Sea palace attacked by Ukrainian drones

Putin's Palace, an opulent estate along the Black Sea, has once again captured public attention. Ukrainian forces have targeted an air-defence installation nearby, raising concerns regarding the security surrounding this lavishly controversial compound. As discussions about its immense cost and murky ownership persist, this latest strike further amplifies scrutiny over…

The Guardian - UK

How Trabzonspor shocked Turkish rivals to make Mohamed Salah their Black Sea saviour

Never before has a big name rejected Istanbul, but Trabzonspor, a club on the rise, offered Mohamed Salah more than riches

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: Turkey calls for ‘moratorium’ on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine

Commercial ships under attack as Russia-Ukraine conflict spreads across Black Sea, says Turkey’s foreign minister. What we know on day 1,628

The Economic Times

Turkey restricts some Black Sea ship traffic amid security concerns

Turkey is restricting some commercial vessel traffic into the Black Sea amid rising Russian and Ukrainian attacks on merchant ships, Bloomberg reported. Some vessels heading to Russia’s Novorossiysk and Ukraine are facing delays in securing transit permits through the Dardanelles Strait.

The Economic Times

Missing Indian seafarers in Black Sea attack could not be traced despite extensive search efforts, Centre tells SC

Two Indian seafarers remain untraceable after their vessel was attacked near Ukraine. Extensive search and rescue operations involving Ukrainian and Romanian authorities have failed to locate them. The Supreme Court was informed that search efforts are presently suspended pending new information. The court directed the Centre to facilitate insurance claims…

The Economic Times

Remains of Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea attack reaches Kanpur; family refuses last rites

Merchant Navy chief officer Sagar Gupta's body arrived in Kanpur after a Black Sea attack. His family is demanding martyr status and financial compensation from the government. They have refused to perform the last rites until their demands are met. Sagar Gupta died while serving between two warring nations in…

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