Black Sea security

Black Sea blockade could cost Ukraine up to half its iron ore exports

Alternative routes for shipping Ukrainian iron ore with the sea corridor halted would make the product uncompetitive in China.

25 August, 01:15 PM

Civilian ship damaged by explosion near Odesa’s Chornomorsk port

A civilian cargo ship was damaged in an explosion near the port of Chornomorsk in Odesa Oblast, Ukrainian media outlet Dumskaya reported on Aug. 31, citing sources. The vessel was identified as the Belize-flagged bulk carrier NS Pride.

31 August 2025, 01:51 PM

Turkiye ready for Black Sea demining, troop support in Ukraine – envoy

Ankara is ready to participate in Black Sea demining after the war and is considering deploying troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees, Ukraine’s Ambassador to Turkiye, Nariman Dzhelyal, said during the United News telethon program on Aug. 23.

23 August 2025, 11:50 PM

Rutte discusses peace in Ukraine and Black Sea security with Türkiye’s Erdoğan

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte held a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to discuss ending Russia’s war against Ukraine, Turkish Presidential press service reported on X on Aug. 19.

20 August 2025, 08:58 AM

Ben Hodges: ‘Crimea is essential for Ukraine’s sovereignty and future prosperity’

Russia will never agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine without real economic pressure, primarily from Europe, retired U.S. Army Europe commander General Ben Hodges said in an interview with journalist Vasyl Pekhno on Radio NV.

28 May 2025, 11:32 AM

Türkiye to host Black Sea ceasefire talks without Russia, Defense Ministry says

Russia will not attend upcoming talks in Türkiye on Black Sea security and a potential ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv, Türkiye’s Defense Ministry told Anadolu on April 13.

14 April 2025, 10:15 AM

Kyiv shuts down rumors of Black Sea talks with Moscow

No talks on security in the Black Sea are planned between Ukrainian and Russian delegations, TSN.Tyzhden host Alla Mazur reported on April 13, citing Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha's comments on the alleged meeting between the countries in the Turkish capital of Ankara.

14 April 2025, 07:56 AM

U.S. and Russia resume talks in Istanbul

The United States and Russia will resume talks on April 10 in Istanbul to discuss the functioning of their diplomatic missions, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said during a press briefing on April 8.

9 April 2025, 10:45 AM

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