The Russian navy grouping in the Black Sea has been joined by a small missile ship, and the total volley of Kalibr missiles has increased to 16 missiles.
The priority tasks for solving the problem of global food insecurity are demining the Black Sea, strengthening air defenses for Ukraine's port infrastructure and humanitarian aid for the most vulnerable countries.
Moscow assesses the approval of a pro-Western development course in Ukraine and preservation of the latter’s access to the Black Sea as a threat that may lead to problems for Russia.
The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) conducts successful special operations in the Black Sea using unmanned surface vehicles called "Sea Baby" and "Mamai."
In a phone call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres discussed the steps to ensure civilian navigation safety in the Black Sea.
Bulgaria, Romania and Türkiye plan to sign a trilateral agreement to combat mines in the Black Sea next month, with a signing ceremony scheduled for January 11.
Russia’s high-risk missions against Snake [Zmiinyi] Island are intended to demonstrate that the aggressor state can project force across the Black Sea.
Almost 7.5 million tons of goods have already been transported through the new export corridor in the Black Sea, which Ukraine launched after expelling the Russian navy fleet from the area.
War-related environmental consequences for EU countries, including in the Black Sea region, are hard to estimate but extensive work must be done to prove Russia’s guilt in the crimes against the environment.
Ukraine has ensured the restoration of the maritime corridor in the Black Sea for the export of grain, which is important for global food security, on its own.
Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and Edgars Rinkevics of Latvia have discussed the strengthening of Ukrainian air defenses at the front and on the coastline of the Black Sea.