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New risks in the Black Sea: how the market reacted to the attack on tankers carrying sanctioned oil
The drone strike on two tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” off the coast of Turkey has become yet another signal about the vulnerability of the Kremlin’s oil logistics. At the same time, it has already forced insurers to reassess risks in the Black Sea.
Over 2 million tons of grain were exported by rail in May
92% of the specified volume of grain cargo was transported to the ports of Ukraine.
The icebreaker “Noosfera” completed its fifth Antarctic season: the ship returned to Cape Town
During the season, the Noosphere team made a record 9 trips to Antarctica and crossed the most turbulent place on the planet — the Drake Passage — 18 times.
Russia attacked three foreign ships moving through the Ukrainian maritime corridor
Russia has carried out another attack on civilian shipping in the Black Sea, as a result of which sailors were also injured.
US sanctions pressure forced Russian tanker to abandon course to Cuba
The sanctioned tanker Universal, which was supposed to deliver about 242 thousand barrels of diesel fuel to Cuba, has abruptly changed course to the south after a month of drifting in the Atlantic.
Russia uses drone to strike Turkish cargo ship off Odesa coast
A fire broke out as a result of hitting the superstructure, and two wounded crew members were evacuated by Ukrainian Navy boats.
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed a new head of the Shipping Administration
Serhiy Gurskyi was appointed Head of the State Service of Maritime and Inland Water Transport of Ukraine (Shipping Administration).
A representative of Polish farmers said that Ukrainian agricultural products are crowding them out of the market
One of the representatives of the Polish farmers’ protests called Ukraine a “huge competitor” in the markets of Western Europe.
UCAB called on UZ to refuse to increase freight transportation tariffs
The Ukrainian Association expressed its disagreement with the intentions of JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” to increase freight rates.
Drones attacked three tankers of the Russian “shadow fleet” off the coast of Turkey
Drones attacked three tankers belonging to the Russian “shadow fleet” in the Black Sea, off the northern coast of Turkey.
Ukraine resumes corn exports to Algeria for the first time since 2023
Ukraine has sent a cargo of corn to Algeria for the first time since 2023. As part of the cooperation, four ships with 122 thousand tons of grain were shipped.
The President’s office held a meeting with diplomats of partners on countering the Russian shadow fleet
The President’s Office presented the diplomats with a model for arresting vessels of the Russian Federation’s “shadow fleet.”
To provide for Zmiinyi: the refrigerated vessel “Kosatka” is being prepared for return to service
The vessel, which previously provided the operation of Zmiinyi Island, is planned to be transferred to the ownership of the communities of the Odesa region to restore the island’s infrastructure after de-occupation.
Defense forces strike again at Tuapse refinery
A fire and smoke were recorded at the enterprise, the extent of the damage is being clarified.
Romania and Bulgaria create hub to counter Russia’s shadow fleet in the Black Sea
The countries are developing the concept of a joint security hub in the Black Sea, in particular, for monitoring the routes of the shadow fleet and demining the water area.
Ukrainian ports have processed 35 million tons of cargo since the beginning of the year, — USPA
Since the beginning of 2026, Ukrainian seaports have processed 35 million tons of cargo, despite a sharp increase in attacks on port infrastructure.
Air Force strikes Russian Black Sea Fleet headquarters in Sevastopol
In temporarily occupied Sevastopol, the Air Force struck the headquarters of the Russian Black Sea Fleet.
Mykolaiv Alumina Plant to be sold subject to compliance with environmental safety standards
The Mykolaiv Alumina Plant is being prepared for sale this year. One of the conditions for a future investor is environmental safety.
Hungary should lift the ban on the import of agricultural products from Ukraine, — European Commission
The European Commission believes that Hungary should lift the ban on the import of agricultural products from Ukraine, as it is unjustified.