The Latest Breaking News from Black Sea

As a condition to restore the Black Sea Initiative, Russia has demanded that Rosselkhozbank be re-connected to SWIFT, which falls under EU jurisdiction.

The deal, announced by the US, could lead to a halt in fighting in the Black Sea. But Russia has demands first.

The attacks came just hours after the United States reached separate deals with Ukraine and Russia to stop fighting in the Black Sea

Ukraine's president says his country will proceed with a ceasefire prohibiting attacks on energy infrastructure following a deal brokered by the U.S. during negotiations in Saudi Arabia

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump says Putin ‘dragging his feet’ as Moscow appears to delay Black Sea truce

Russian foreign minister’s comments come after Kyiv and Moscow agree to maritime ceasefire, despite Kremlin citing need for sanctions relief first. What we know on day 1,127

Away from the grueling land battles and devastating airstrikes, the Ukraine war has from its outset had a naval element. Soon after the February 2022 invasion, Russia imposed a de facto naval blockade on Ukraine, only to see its fleet stunningly defeated during a contest for control of the Black…

Treasurer springs surprise with tax cuts and puts opposition on the defensive; Russia and Ukraine will ‘eliminate the use of force’ in area

A moratorium on attacks on ships in the Black Sea seems to be contingent on sanctions relief – a key Kremlin demand

Kremlin agrees to deal if the US helps with sanctions relief on agricultural exports

Kremlin stipulates maritime ceasefire will start only if it gets sanctions relief on agricultural exports