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Wheat Following Wednesday Gains with Thursday AM Strength

Wheat is extending strength to Thursday morning, with contracts up 4 to 7 cents across the three markets. The wheat complex rallied on Wednesday with escalating tensions out of the Black Sea. Chicago SRW contracts were up the 45 cent limit in the front months and other contracts up 26...

Barchart · Aug 27

Wheat Rallying to New Highs as Russia Looks to Escalation

The wheat complex is extending to fresh highs on Wednesday following news out of the Black Sea. Chicago SRW contracts are uo 42 to 43 cents on Wednesday, after hitting the 45 cent limit near midday. KC HRW futures are trading with 36 to 37 cent gains so far at...

Barchart · Aug 26

What the renewed Black Sea blockade means for Ukraine’s farmers

As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could hardly have come at a worse time.

France 24 · Aug 24

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India set for record soyoil imports as Russia-Ukraine war disrupts sunflower shipments

India's soyoil imports are expected to reach a record 620,000 metric tons in August, about 46% above the current marketing year's monthly average, as competitive prices and disruptions to sunflower oil shipments from the Black Sea encourage refiners to increase soyoil purchases ahead of festive demand, traders said.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

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 · Aug 15

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy warns Egypt of food supply threat caused by Russian strikes in Black Sea

Ukraine president says exports to Egypt under threat from Russian attacks; Russia dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire. What we know on day 1,634

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15

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 · Aug 14

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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…

The Economic Times · Aug 14

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 · Aug 14

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 · Aug 13

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 Economic Times · Aug 11

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 · Aug 8

Russian drones attack German cargo ship 'EMIL' in Black Sea, media reports

The German cargo ship "EMIL" was reportedly repeatedly targeted by Russian drones in the Black Sea. A fire broke out on board, leaving it unable to manoeuvre. All 11 crew members are said to be unharmed.

Euronews · Aug 6

Surge in Black Sea attacks adds to strain on global commodity flows

Attacks on Black Sea shipping routes are disrupting global grain and oil supplies. Ukraine and Russia have intensified strikes on each other's export facilities and vessels. This escalation adds pressure to commodity markets already facing Middle East disruptions. Shipping costs and war insurance premiums have significantly increased due to rising…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

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Euronews · Aug 4

Turkish foreign ministry denounces attacks on two civilian cargo ships in Black Sea

At the end of May, Turkey had warned of an "uncontrolled escalation" in the Black Sea region after a drone attack on a Turkish cargo ship.

France 24 · Aug 4

Russian civilians killed in Crimea as Ukraine war takes its toll on Black Sea shores

Four people, including three civilians, were killed by an unidentified Russian soldier in the Black Sea city of Sevastopol in Russian-annexed Crimea, officials said Tuesday. The deadly shooting comes a day after six civilians, including three children, were killed in a Ukrainian drone attack on the beach of a Russian…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Oil prices surge 20% in July as US-Iran war heightens Strait of Hormuz tensions

Oil prices saw volatility last week but are set for significant monthly gains. Escalating United States-Iran tensions and Houthi attacks are impacting global energy markets. Saudi Arabia is forming an alliance to protect Red Sea navigation from militant blockades. Concerns also persist regarding supply disruptions in the Black Sea region.…

Radio France Internationale · Jul 31

Fears of wheat price surge amid Ukraine-Russia clashes in the Black Sea

Intensifying clashes between Ukraine and Russia in the Black Sea are threatening a crucial trade artery responsible for nearly a third of the world's wheat supply, stoking fears of soaring prices and shortages.

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The Times of India · Jul 31

Russia hits Ukraine military cargo vessel near Odesa as Kyiv targets oil refinery

Russia claimed striking a vessel near Odesa carrying military cargo. Ukraine reported hitting Russia's Volgograd oil refinery and port infrastructure. Both nations are increasingly targeting logistics and supply chains. This escalation highlights the Black Sea's crucial role in the ongoing conflict. Ukraine also continues its campaign against Russian logistics targets.

France 24 · Jul 31

No, this video does not show a drone attack on ships in Egypt

Following reports of a drone attack on a US-owned gas storage vessel at Egypt’s Damietta port, a video purporting to show the incident began circulating online. The footage, however, is unrelated to the conflict in the Middle East. FRANCE 24 found that the footage instead shows a Ukrainian drone striking…

The Economic Times · Jul 30

Jaishankar tells Ukraine attacks on Indian seafarers are unacceptable

India unequivocally condemned attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar conveyed this stance to his Ukrainian counterpart Andrii Sybiha. The conversation followed the killing of an Indian seafarer in a recent Black Sea vessel attack. Ukraine urged India to play an…

The Independent UK · Jul 27

India issues Black Sea advisory after deadly strikes off Ukraine, calling maritime corridor ‘highly volatile’

Five Indians have been killed in a week of increasing Russian and Ukrainian strikes

The Economic Times · Jul 26

Shipping authority asks Indian seafarers to assess security situation before taking up jobs in conflict zones

The Directorate General of Maritime Administration issued a strong caution for vessels operating in the Black Sea. This advisory follows recent attacks that tragically claimed the lives of five Indian seafarers. Indian flagged and foreign vessels with Indian crew must now conduct thorough risk assessments. Attacks on commercial vessels have…

The Times of India · Jul 26

‘Inadmissible and intolerable’: Romania shoots down third suspected Russian drone in three days, summons Moscow's envoy

Romania shot down a drone entering its airspace over the Black Sea. This marked the third such interception in as many days. President Nicusor Dan condemned these repeated violations as intolerable and unacceptable. Romania summoned the Russian ambassador to protest these airspace breaches. Investigations are ongoing into the drone incidents…

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea attack on commercial vessel; MEA condemns strike

One Indian national died after a commercial vessel was attacked in the Black Sea. Two other Indian crew members aboard the MV Omorfi are reported to be safe. The vessel was transiting reported Russian territorial waters when the incident occurred on July eighteenth. India condemned the attack, citing threats to…

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