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The Latest Breaking News from the Black Sea

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 · Mar 25, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2025

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 · Mar 25, 2025

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Ukraine and Russia agree to Black Sea ceasefire, US says

The development, which was announced by the White House on Tuesday, came after three days of talks in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Euronews · Mar 25, 2025

Trump-Putin call: What they agreed to and what’s next for Ukraine war

Putin agreed to a 30-day halt of attacks on energy infrastructure during a call with Trump.

Al Jazeera · Mar 19, 2025

Putin demands Ukraine is muzzled and blinded before proper talks begin

ANALYSIS: The apparent olive branch offered by Moscow after lengthy talks on Tuesday in fact suits the Kremlin tactically, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley in Odesa, Ukraine

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2025

Ukraine partial ceasefire plan 'has promise' ahead of peace talks, says Marco Rubio

Ukrainian delegation set to propose ceasefire covering the Black Sea and long-range missile strikes, as well as the release of prisoners

Evening Standard · Mar 10, 2025

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‘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

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8, 2025

Navigating Bulgarian Roads: Your Guide to Vignettes

Bulgaria, with its diverse landscapes ranging from the sandy beaches of the Black Sea to its mountainous interiors, offers some of the most scenic drives in Europe. For those planning to explore this beautiful country by road, understanding the ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 26, 2025

Rescue teams empty 1,500 tons of oil from Russian tanker

Russian officials say rescue workers have successfully removed almost 1,500 tons of oil stranded onboard a tanker that ran aground in December, sparking a devastating oil spill that has damaged miles of coastline along the Black Sea

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jan 25, 2025

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.

International Business Times · Jan 10, 2025

Volunteers Appeal For More Assistance In Russia's Black Sea Oil Spill

Volunteers seek Putin's aid in addressing the environmental disaster caused by the Black Sea oil spill in Russia.

Suspected Russian sea mine with 480kg payload washes up on shore of Turkish holiday resort

Eight merchant ships were reported to be within ten nautical miles of the device when it was spotted

Evening Standard · Dec 23, 2024

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The Conversation · Dec 20, 2024

How conflict makes oil spills in the Black Sea so much more toxic

Two old Russian tankers, carrying thousands of tonnes of oil, have been severely damaged in a storm in the Kerch Strait.

The Independent UK · Dec 16, 2024

Video: Russian tankers split in two by strong storms in Black Sea

Two Russian tankers have been severely damaged following a storm in the Black Sea.

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024

Russian tanker sinks in Black Sea spilling 4,300 tonnes of oil

Ukraine accuses Moscow of recklessness due to risk of ecological damage as second tanker runs aground

Latin Times · Dec 15, 2024

WATCH: Horrifying Moment Russian Oil Tanker Split in Half by Storm Sinks, Spilling Oil Into Black Sea

The aftermath of a Russian oil tanker splitting in half because of a storm was caught on camera as the ship began to sink and oil spilt into the Black Sea.

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The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024

Putin disrupting food aid for Gaza by attacking Ukraine ports, says Starmer

Russian president ‘willing to gamble on food security’ by stepping up strikes on grain ships, says UK prime minister

The Conversation · Oct 21, 2024

Turkey attempts to broker power between east and west as it bids to join Brics

In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre that may have far-reaching implications for the international system of alliances, Turkey has submitted a formal request to join Brics, the group of emerging-market economies, signalling its intent to diversify its partnerships beyond the west.

Al Jazeera · Oct 10, 2024

Why is Russia bombing ships carrying Ukrainian grain?

Three ships carrying Ukrainian grain have been hit by Russian missiles, signalling a shift in Moscow’s strategy.

Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2024

Russian bomber pilots hit Black Sea grain ship 'by mistake' as they raced off to avoid air defences, says UK

The merchant vessel Aya may only have escaped catastrophic damage because of a ‘detonation failure in an aging munition’

The Conversation · Oct 3, 2024

Bottled up in the Black Sea: Russia is having a dreadful naval war, hindering its great power ambitions

The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine has played out largely on land and in the air. It is a bitterly contested, grueling ground war, accompanied by brutal Russian aerial attacks on civilian infrastructure and a slow but increasing Ukrainian response.

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024

Lessons from Red Sea and Ukraine's Black Sea fight help prep Navy for possible conflict with China

The Navy is taking lessons from its combat in the Red Sea and from what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the Black Sea, and using them to help U.S. military leaders for a potential future conflict with China

The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2024

Ukraine war briefing: Russia accused of unprecedented missile attack on grain ship in Black Sea

Attack marks first time a missile has struck a civilian vessel transporting grains in open waters of the Black Sea. What we know on day 933

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