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Russia is not capable of cutting off Ukraine from the Black Sea, — Navy of the Armed Forces of Ukraine
Due to limited resources, the Russian Black Sea Fleet is no longer able to perform even basic tasks. Therefore, the search for excuses for the blockade of the Black Sea is part of Russia’s information campaign to disrupt peace talks, said the spokesman for the Ukrainian Navy, Dmytro Pletenchuk, reports the Apostrophe. He emphasized…
Capesize freight exceeds $40,000 per day: market grows amid tonnage shortage
The highest rates in the last two years are due to the growth in demand for long-haul transportation of iron ore and bauxite in the face of a shortage of available vessels. The market for transportation by “capsize” vessels — the largest dry bulk carriers for transporting iron ore and coal — is ending 2025…
The Cabinet of Ministers has introduced monitoring of soybean and rapeseed exports to protect bona fide producers
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has adopted a resolution establishing a mechanism for monitoring soybean and rapeseed exports. The Ministry of Economy reported this. The document is aimed at “ensuring fair application” of the export duty exemption benefit for certain categories of agricultural producers. The new Procedure defines a monthly monitoring mechanism to be…
UGA: Ukraine can export 49 million tons of grains and oilseeds in the 2025/2026 season if logistical problems can be resolved
The expected harvest of 81.4 million tons – slightly higher than last year – provides potential for increased exports, but risks remain due to damage to infrastructure.
Brussels discusses attacks on Russian tankers in the Black Sea
The foreign ministers of Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey have stressed the importance of Black Sea security for the three NATO littoral states.
Ukrainian hydrographers master unmanned survey vessels thanks to IHO support
Training on the use of autonomous hydrographic platforms, which are increasingly used in the world for the study of shallow water and complex areas, was held in Kyiv. Specialists of the State Hydrographic Service of Ukraine underwent training on conducting survey work using unmanned hydrographic vessels. This was reported by the press service of the…
Romania claims to have neutralized a Sea Baby drone near the port of Constanta: SBU denies
The SBU denied the loss of a Sea Baby drone, which was allegedly neutralized in the Black Sea in the territorial waters of Romania.
The Rada approved the 2026 State Budget: over UAH 14 billion will be allocated for the agro-industrial complex
On Wednesday, December 3, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine adopted in the second reading and as a whole the draft law No. 14000 “On the State Budget of Ukraine for 2026”.
In Ukraine, customs launched a system for identifying sanctioned vessels
The State Customs Service of Ukraine has developed and implemented specialized software “Sanctions of Sea Vessels”, which allows customs authorities to identify sanctioned vessels.
Russia’s threats to intensify attacks on Ukrainian ports have raised grain prices on the Chicago Board of Trade
Russia’s latest threats to intensify strikes on Ukrainian ports have led to a rise in grain prices on world exchanges, including Chicago.
Romania approves decree allowing it to take control of Lukoil assets
Romania’s coalition government has approved a decree that allows it to take control of the local assets of sanctioned companies, including Russia’s Lukoil.
Export duty on soybeans and rapeseed allowed us to maintain support for farmers in wartime conditions, — Ministry of Economy
Export duties on soybeans and rapeseed were discussed during a meeting of the Ukraine-EU Association Committee in a trade warehouse.
Continental to double grain exports to 1.4 million tons by year-end
Continental exported 600 thousand tons of grain through its own trading, and plans to double the volume by the end of the year.
Putin threatens to intensify strikes on Ukrainian ports and ships
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Russia will intensify attacks on Ukrainian ports and ships heading to them.
The European Commission may separately add dozens of Russian tankers to the sanctions list, — Vlasyuk
Ukraine has provided the EU with detailed information on vessels, captains, operators, oil recipients and refineries involved in sanctions circumvention schemes.
Turkish shipowner withdraws from Russian market after explosion incident off Senegal coast
The company said that security risks to its fleet have increased sharply after the incident with explosions off the coast of Senegal.
Foreign ships will be inspected in Russian ports: what is known
The Russian government has ordered all port operators to check foreign ships for explosives. The FSB will issue a permit for a ship to dock.
Defense Intelligence: Russia and Vietnam organized a scheme to circumvent the oil price ceiling
A series of agreements between Moscow and Hanoi provide for fixing the minimum selling price of Russian oil at no lower than $75 per barrel, which is significantly higher than the price ceiling.
