The Latest Breaking News from the Black Sea

The recapture, by Ukrainian forces, of the oil and gas platforms off the coast of Crimea known as the “Boyko towers” has both strategic and symbolic significance. Their position, between the westerly-most point of Crimea and Snake Island, in waters close to Ukraine’s border with Romania, puts them in a…

Ukrainian military intelligence says offshore platforms in Black Sea retaken by Kyiv forces in ‘unique operation’.

The Ukrainian military says it recaptured strategic gas and oil drilling platforms from Russia in the Black Sea

The Ukrainian military says it recaptured strategic gas and oil drilling platforms from Russia in the Black Sea

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that the grain deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea won’t be restored until the West meets its obligations to facilitate Russian agricultural exports.

Putin says the deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain will not be restored until the West lifts embargo on Russia.

Two cargo vessels have left Ukraine despite Russian threats and are in the Black Sea, maritime officials said Saturday

Beaches on the Black Sea that closed after Russia's invasion have reopened. People say swimming and sunbathing are ways to find a taste of normal life, even while under threat from Moscow.

Sergei Shoigu, Russian defence minister, has recently travelled to North Korea to try to convince them to sell ammunition, says White House

Two dead in Kyiv following ‘most powerful’ barrage since the spring; six regions of Russia targeted by drones; ‘Farewell ceremony’ for Prigozhin

Genetic testing confirms identities of 10 people killed in plane crash including Wagner mercenary group boss, says Russia’s investigation committee