Maritime Security
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.
Russian oil tanker changes route and bypasses Africa due to threats in the Red Sea
A tanker carrying Russian oil has changed its route after attempting to pass through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
India is looking to replace sunflower oil from the Black Sea due to supply delays
Due to disruptions in Black Sea logistics, Indian importers are increasing purchases in Argentina and switching to other types of vegetable oils.
Britain and France condemned Russian attacks on ships in the Black Sea in the UN Security Council
The French Permanent Representative stressed that the Russian attacks on the port infrastructure of Odesa threaten the food security of millions.
