Maritime Security
Ukraine joined the regional seminar on maritime security in Varna
Topics include protection of underwater infrastructure, countering the “shadow fleet” and oil spill preparedness.
NATO steps up surveillance of Black Sea after series of attacks on ships
The alliance has not yet named the country responsible for the series of attacks on merchant ships.
The Black Sea has become more dangerous than the Strait of Hormuz, — The Guardian
More sailors have died in the Black Sea in a week and a half than US soldiers in the entire war with Iran.
EU summit to discuss escalation of attacks on merchant ships in the Black Sea
According to European officials, the increase in Russian attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea is unacceptable.
The war in the Black Sea has become a priority of Turkey’s security policy
The Minister of National Defense of Turkey has named the Black Sea direction among the key issues of the country’s security policy.
Zelenskyy and Erdogan discussed security in the Black Sea and the work of the export corridor
There are various options on the table for restoring the maritime export corridor — all that is needed is Russia’s willingness to stop attacking infrastructure.
Turkey has intensified negotiations on the Black Sea, — Turkish Foreign Ministry
Ankara has already sent its proposals to the Ukrainian and Russian sides, received responses and is working on their coordination.
Kallas supported a moratorium on strikes in the Black Sea
The EU High Representative said that Russian attacks on grain ships could cause another shock to global food security.The EU High Representative said that Russian attacks on grain ships could cause another shock to global food security.
New risk. Can Turkey affect exports from the ports of Great Odesa?
After the Russian Federation intensified its attacks on Ukrainian ports and civilian vessels, Ankara has shown that it is ready to use control of the Bosphorus and Dardanelles as leverage.
For Ukrainian exports, this means a new risk premium – even before the straits are actually closed. USM spoke with experts in the maritime and agricultural industries to find out how Turkey’s decision could affect shipping and the freight market.
Turkey begins restricting ship passage to Black Sea amid attacks on merchant fleet — Bloomberg
Meanwhile, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan calls on Moscow and Kyiv to agree on a moratorium on strikes on merchant shipping.
