Black Sea

Demining the Black Sea is a common challenge of the four countries
Demining the Black Sea is a common challenge for Ukraine, Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey.

Ukraine is developing an agreement with Lloyd’s regarding the insurance of ships in the Black Sea
Ukraine is finalizing the development of an agreement with global insurers regarding the insurance of vessels going from/to Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea.

Defense of the Black Sea is a strategic priority for NATO
Bulgarian Defense Minister Todor Tagarev stated that the defense of the Black Sea is a strategic priority for the North Atlantic Alliance.

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced that it attacked a civilian vessel in the Black Sea
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported that the Russian ship “Vasilyi Bykov” stopped a cargo ship in the Black Sea with shots.

Ukraine has established temporary corridors for merchant vessels in the Black Sea
Ukraine has announced new routes for the merchant fleet heading to the seaports of Odesa.

Ways to protect the Black Sea ports were discussed by the command of the Navy of Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria
The commanders of the navies of Ukraine, Romania and Bulgaria discussed ways of further military cooperation during an online conference.

The US will monitor Russia’s actions in the Black Sea
After Russia’s withdrawal from the Grain Agreement, the United States of America emphasized that it would monitor Russia’s activities in the Black Sea.

Insurers review work in the Black Sea because of the Grain Agreement
Russia’s withdrawal from the Grain Agreement has prompted insurance companies to review their coverage policies for cargo ships operating in the Black Sea.

Klymenko: the work of the “grain” corridor is possible without Russia
Three NATO countries could secure shipping in the Black Sea.

A dozen dead dolphins were found on the Odesa coast
During the last month, a dozen dead dolphins were found on the coast of Odesa.