Black Sea

Ukrainian forces have a complete picture of the presence of enemy ships at sea thanks to constant monitoring and cooperation with partners.

The Kremlin seeks to maintain control over the Black Sea as a springboard for missile attacks on Ukrainian cities.

Oleksiy Neizhpapa met with his Latvian counterpart to discuss further cooperation between the naval forces of the two countries.

The Ukrainian Navy has revealed whether the ceasefire in the Black Sea is currently in effect after several rounds of negotiations between Ukraine, the United States and Russia.

In the event of a violation of the ceasefire in the Black Sea by the Russian Federation, Ukraine will take appropriate measures.

The Ukrainian Grain Association commented on the negotiations to ensure free navigation in the Black Sea.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

In early March, the US initiated a series of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia aimed at a ceasefire in the Black Sea and reducing the threat of attacks on energy infrastructure.

Despite the alleged agreements on safe navigation and a moratorium on strikes, Russia continues to make one demand after another, sabotaging the process that involves an unconditional cessation of shelling. Read how the talks are developing in our timeline.

Kyiv denied Moscow’s statements about returning to the Black Sea Grain Initiative and stressed that the ceasefire does not apply to Russian warships.

Washington will carefully consider the conditions put forward by Moscow after it “agreed to a ceasefire in the Black Sea.”