‘Trying to make the world starve’: Russian drones destroy grain warehouses at Ukraine ports Moscow accused of food terrorism after attacks at Danube River export hubs Reni and Izmail The Guardian - UK · Jul 24, 2023
Putin’s troops unleash missile strikes on Odesa as Orthodox cathedral damaged At least one person has been killed and 22 others wounded in early morning strikes on the Black Sea port The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023
Russian missile strikes on Odesa kill one person and damage cathedral Ukrainian authorities say children among 22 injured in new wave of attacks on Black Sea port city The Guardian - UK · Jul 23, 2023
A Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa has killed one and badly damaged a cathedral Russia struck the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa again on Sunday, keeping up a barrage of attacks that has damaged critical port infrastructure in southern Ukraine in the past week. WEKU · Jul 23, 2023
Turkey may be key to salvaging Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports Russia's decision to walk out on a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey to allow Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea has prompted fears of soaring prices and global famine. Turkey, the gatekeeper to the waterway, has a key role to play in finding a solution. Radio France Internationale · Jul 23, 2023
The latest Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa leaves 1 dead, many hurt and a cathedral badly damaged At least one person was killed and 22 others wounded in Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa, according to local officials The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2023
Ancient genomic data shed light on the demise of the Copper Age Copper Age farmers and steppe pastoralists interacted 1,000 years earlier than thought, according to a Nature study. Analysis of 135 ancient individuals from 8 sites in SE Europe & NW Black Sea region showed genetic continuity between Neolithic & Copper Age groups, but also varying amounts of ancestry from both.… The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 514 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 514th day. Al Jazeera · Jul 22, 2023
Ukraine wants ships to keep exporting its grain despite Russian attacks. Some are interested A major shipping group says there is still interest from ship owners in carrying Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea if they can mitigate the risk The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2023
Russia comes under pressure at UN to avoid global food crisis and revive Ukrainian grain shipments Russia came under pressure at the U.N. Security Council from its ally China and developing countries as well as Western nations to avert a global food crisis and quickly revive Ukrainian grain shipments The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Russia ‘holding humanity hostage’ over Black Sea grain deal, UN hears Security council session told that world’s poorest and most vulnerable at risk after Russia blocked exports The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023
What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis Russia and Ukraine issue tit-for-tat warnings after Moscow pulls out of Black Sea grain deal; the sole remaining resident of one Ukrainian village who curses Putin every morning The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023
Russia conducts live fire drills in the Black Sea after pulling out of grain deal Video released by Russian defence ministry shows ship launching rockets to rehearse ‘apprehending an offending vessel’ Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2023
Concern mounts in East Africa over halted Black Sea grain deal Analysts say East Africa could experience food shortages due to complications from Russia exiting the grain initiative. Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023
Caixin Global · Jul 21, 2023 Russian Airstrike in Ukraine ‘Shook’ Chinese Consulate, Ministry Says The blast occurred in the Black Sea port city of Odessa. No one in the building was hurt
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Russia aims missiles at Ukraine's farm storage after days of hitting port facilities Russian cruise missiles, flying low and hugging the terrain to dodge Ukrainian air defenses, have destroyed farm storage buildings in the Odesa region
Radio France Internationale · Jul 21, 2023 Russia defence ministry says navy carried out live fire 'exercise' in Black Sea Russia's navy carried out a live fire "exercise" in the northwest Black Sea, Moscow's defence ministry said Friday, two days after the Kremlin said it would consider ships travelling to Ukraine through the waterway carriers of military cargo, and therefore legitimate targets.
France 24 · Jul 21, 2023 Russia detains prominent hardliner who accused Putin of weakness in Ukraine A prominent Russian hardliner who accused President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine was detained Friday on charges of extremism, a signal the Kremlin has toughened its approach with hawkish critics after last month's abortive rebellion by the Wagner mercenary company. Read our live blog to see how…
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023 Zelenskiy condemns Donetsk attack in which he says two children died – as it happened Ukraine president accuses Russia of killing two children and hitting a school
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 By pulling out of the Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few remaining partners By pulling out of a landmark deal that allowed Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a gamble that could badly damage Moscow’s relations with many of its partners that have stayed neutral or even been supportive of the Kremlin’s invasion of its neighbor
Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023 Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices Analysts say food prices in Asia are likely to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being.
Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 513 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 513th day.
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023 Ukraine and Pakistan call for restoring the Black Sea grain deal after talks in Islamabad The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Pakistan have called for the restoration of the Black Sea grain initiative to ensure global food security
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023 Grain prices rise after Russian pullout of Black Sea deal sparks food crisis fears Moscow criticised as concern grows about impact of climbing agricultural commodity prices on poorer countries
Radio France Internationale · Jul 20, 2023 France’s main grain port of Rouen adjusts to impacts of war in Ukraine France’s primary grain export port is 100 kilometres away from the open sea – close to farmers, who have seen fluctuations in demand for wheat and other grains since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia’s recent pullout of the Black Sea grain deal, right at the start of France’s…