Black Sea attacks delayed up to 2.5 million tons of wheat bound for Asia
Russian attacks on Ukraine’s ports and Black Sea ships surged from 14 in all of 2025 to 124 this July. Up to 2.5 million tons of wheat bound for Asia is delayed.
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Ten dead as Russia strikes a Turkish-owned bulk carrier off Odesa
Rescuers pulled eight of the 18 people aboard from the burning ship overnight; the pilot brought on to steer it out was among the dead.
Russian drone kills an Egyptian cook on a civilian cargo ship in the Black Sea
The Turkish-owned bulk carrier Victress, bound for a Ukrainian port, caught fire after the overnight strike on 22 June. Another commercial ship sustained minor damage.
Russian drones kill one sailor and wound five in attack on two civilian ships in the Black Sea
The vessels, flying the flags of Panama and Saint Kitts and Nevis, were leaving Ukrainian ports when the drones struck on 19 June.
Russia talks compromise, demands capitulation — and is lying to Trump while preparing more occupation, Zelenskyy says
Moscow's logic is internally consistent but strategically unacceptable: Ukrainian withdrawal would stop Russian casualties while giving Russia the foothold it needs for further occupation.