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How marine drones have become essential in the fight against sea mines

The western part of the Black Sea is threatened by sea mines. Hundreds of devices are a hazard to the coastal and maritime activities of NATO countries such as Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey. Sea drones could be the solution to eliminate the risk experts say.

Euronews

Why does Russia want the Crimea? The fight for power in the Black Sea

Why is a peninsula in Eastern Europe at the centre of a billion-dollar war?

Evening Standard

Why has Trump told Zelensky to let go of Crimea?

The area has become the focal point of escalating tensions between Russia and the West

The Independent UK

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Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin says Putin willing to discuss halting attacks on civilian infrastructure as Ukraine says six people killed in past day – as it happened

Dmitry Peskov says Russia ready to consider Zelenskyy’s proposal to halt attacks on infrastructure such as energy facilities as Ukraine says Russian attacks have killed six

The Guardian - UK

NATO's annual 'Sea Shield' military drill in the Black Sea concludes after 12 gruelling days

The Romanian Navy deployed its forces to the full in the Black Sea, with dozens of ships, patrol planes, helicopters, and thousands of military personnel taking part in the large naval exercise.

Euronews

Russia stalls ceasefire talks as it intensifies attacks on Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine continue long-range drone and missile attacks, but observe an informal ceasefire in the Black Sea.

Al Jazeera

2,300 troops from 12 NATO countries take part in annual military drill in the Black Sea

The drill is conducted on the Danube river and on Romania's Black sea coast, aiming to strengthen collaboration between NATO allies, naval, air and land forces.

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Signal-gate security blunder overshadows Black Sea ceasefire

Depending on what you think of Donald Trump, his administration could fit either of the following two descriptions. Chaotic, vindictive and accident-prone, marked by mendacity, driven by impulse and bent on securing the will of the leader, rather than – as in the US constitution – the will of the…

The Conversation

Russia has most to gain from Black Sea ceasefire – but it’s marginal, and Ukraine benefits too

A maritime ceasefire deal to allow the safe passage of ships and end the use of force in the Black Sea could soon come into effect. Brokered over the past two weeks by the United States and agreed to by both Russia and Ukraine, it has immediately raised concerns that…

The Conversation

Things to know about the limited ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine brokered by the US

After three days of intense negotiations, the Trump administration, Ukraine and Russia agreed to a limited ceasefire in which the key details, including what was covered and how it will start, were disputed by the warring sides

The Independent UK

Ukraine, Russia trade accusations in wake of US-brokered deal

A day earlier, Ukraine and Russia agreed to a halt to attacks in the Black Sea.

Al Jazeera

Moscow, Kyiv Trade Blame For Strikes Endangering Truce Efforts

Russia and Ukraine accused each other Wednesday of derailing a US-brokered deal that could see the warring countries halt attacks on the Black Sea and against energy sites.

International Business Times

Russia’s ceasefire delays suit Ukraine - if it survives another year, Kyiv can win the war

NEWS ANALYSIS: Russia is manipulating ceasefire terms over the Black Sea and energy, but that suits Ukraine and gives Kyiv time to build up help from Europe writes World Affairs Editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

Black Sea ceasefire: Why crucial Ukraine-Russia deal may never work despite concessions made to Putin

Truce has been announced by the White House, but the Kremlin has so far shown no signs of implementing it

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Euronews

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

Evening Standard

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

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The Independent UK

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 Guardian - AU

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

The Conversation

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 Guardian - AU

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 - US

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 Independent UK

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

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