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Russia targets Black Sea port hours after maritime ceasefire announced

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russian overnight strikes were a 'clear signal to whole world' that the Kremlin does not want peace.

Euronews

Russia's demand for sanctions relief thrusts the EU into the talks, with tough choices

As a condition to restore the Black Sea Initiative, Russia has demanded that Rosselkhozbank be re-connected to SWIFT, which falls under EU jurisdiction.

Euronews

Russia-Ukraine Black Sea deal: What is it, and will it work?

The deal, announced by the US, could lead to a halt in fighting in the Black Sea. But Russia has demands first.

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Russia launches overnight strikes on Ukrainian port and Zelensky's hometown despite maritime ceasefire deal

The attacks came just hours after the United States reached separate deals with Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting in the Black Sea

Evening Standard

Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready to observe ceasefire against energy targets following US-brokered deal

Ukraine's president says his country will proceed with a ceasefire prohibiting attacks on energy infrastructure following a deal brokered by the U.S. during negotiations in Saudi Arabia

The Independent UK

Trump says Russia ‘dragging their feet’ over Black Sea ceasefire

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Putin ‘dragging his feet’ as Moscow appears to delay Black Sea truce

The Independent UK

Ukraine war briefing: Black Sea deal will allow Russia to profit from grain markets, Lavrov says

Russian foreign minister’s comments come after Kyiv and Moscow agree to maritime ceasefire, despite Kremlin citing need for sanctions relief first. What we know on day 1,127

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Maritime truce would end a sorry war on the waves for Russia that set back its naval power ambitions

Away from the grueling land battles and devastating airstrikes, the Ukraine war has from its outset had a naval element. Soon after the February 2022 invasion, Russia imposed a de facto naval blockade on Ukraine, only to see its fleet stunningly defeated during a contest for control of the Black…

The Conversation

Morning Mail: Coalition won’t back tax cuts, Black Sea truce agreed, a Perth power play

Treasurer springs surprise with tax cuts and puts opposition on the defensive; Russia and Ukraine will ‘eliminate the use of force’ in area

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine ceasefire deal looks like a Russian wishlist tied with a US bow

A moratorium on attacks on ships in the Black Sea seems to be contingent on sanctions relief – a key Kremlin demand

The Guardian - US

Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea ceasefire after days of intense talks, US says

Kremlin agrees to deal if the US helps with sanctions relief on agricultural exports

The Independent UK

Russia and Ukraine agree to ‘eliminate the use of force’ in Black Sea

Kremlin stipulates maritime ceasefire will start only if it gets sanctions relief on agricultural exports

The Guardian - UK

Downing Street ‘hopeful’ after Russia and Ukraine agree to Black Sea truce

It is unclear whether the UK would follow any easing of sanctions against Russia signalled by the US.

Evening Standard

How Ukraine is beating Russia in the Black Sea – and pushed Putin towards a ceasefire

SPECIAL DISPATCH: The early defiance of Ukrainian forces in Snake Island set the scene for their dominance over the Black Sea, leaving little doubt why Putin was so keen for a ceasefire there, World affairs editor Sam Kiley writes from Odesa

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Al Jazeera

Russia and Ukraine agree to halt Black Sea attacks, US says

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails the agreement as ‘the right steps’ as Russian foreign minister says Moscow needs ‘guarantees’.

Al Jazeera

Russia and US conclude marathon Ukraine war talks in Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh

US officials now expected to meet Ukrainian counterparts again as Trump signals rare earth minerals deal in view.

Al Jazeera

US-Russia talks on Ukraine war: What’s on the table in Saudi Arabia?

Russia and the US hold talks in the Saudi capital aimed at making progress towards peace in Ukraine.

The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war: Trump claims deal on Ukraine minerals is close amid US and Russia ceasefire talks – as it happened

US president believes rare earths deal to be signed ‘soon’; Ukraine delegation to meet US officials as Kremlin claims it has suspended infrastructure strikes despite ongoing attacks

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The Guardian - AU

Ukraine war briefing: US seeking Black Sea ceasefire in talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia

Wide gulf remains between US and Russian expectations for a ceasefire; US envoy dismisses UK PM’s Ukraine plans as ‘a posture and a pose’. What we know on day 1,125

The Independent UK

Russian drones strike Ukrainian city of Odesa, underlining challenges for even limited truce

Russian drones have pummeled the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa, injuring three people and sparking fires

The Guardian - UK

‘We’re here to stop Russia taking the Black Sea’: with the Ukrainian Navy as they battle for supremacy on the waves

Captain Oleksandr and his crew are on constant alert to shoot down Vladimir Putin’s swarming drones

International Business Times

Faced With Russia, EU's Defence Must Include Turkey

Turkey, with NATO's second-largest army and a Black Sea coastline, is looking to play a key role in Europe's security after Washington's pivot away from the region.

The Independent UK

Ukrainian winemaker, US vets team up on a mission: showing the best of Ukraine, one glass at a time

A group of former American military officers and diplomats who served in Kyiv are teaming up with a Ukrainian winery owner to bring a taste of the Black Sea coast to a U.S. audience

International Business Times

New Oil Spill Detected In Black Sea From Stricken Russian Tanker

Fresh oil started pouring from a stricken Russian tanker in the Black Sea on Friday, said officials in Moscow, as Ukraine warned of "terrible environmental consequences" from the spill.

Evening Standard

Russian helicopter shot down by Ukrainian naval drone with missile strike for first time, say spy chiefs

Kyiv’s military intelligence said a second Russian helicopter was damaged in the Black Sea air and sea battle

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