Russia fires warning shots and boards cargo ship in Black Sea, says Russian MoD
CNN — A Russian warship fired warning shots and boarded a cargo ship it claims was headed to Ukraine in the Black Sea on Sunday, according to Russia’s Defense Ministry.…
Exclusive: Rare access to Ukraine’s sea drones, part of Ukraine’s fightback in the Black Sea
Ukraine CNN — At a secret makeshift military base a nondescript van and pickup truck tow two gray objects covered by tarpaulin mounted on trailers. In the driving rain, they…
Crucial grain deal set on the brink of expiring
CNN — A crucial deal allowing the export of grain from Ukraine is set to expire Monday unless Russia agrees to an extension. The last ship to travel under the…
Grain deal ‘has been terminated,’ Russia says
CNN — Russia said Monday it was suspending its participation in a crucial deal that allowed the export of Ukrainian grain, once again raising fears over global food supplies and…
Black Sea urchins have disappeared from the Gulf of Aqaba. Their loss could kill off an entire coral reef
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Black Sea grain deal: A crucial pact aimed at averting a global food crisis has been extended
CNN — A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been extended for two months. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday…
Ukraine grain deal extended for at least 60 days
UNITED NATIONS/ ANKARA: A deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain was renewed on Saturday for at least 60 days – half the intended period – after…
How Russia’s Black Sea drone downing compares with the worst moments of its confrontation with the US
CNN — On Tuesday, a Russian Su-27 fighter forced down a US MQ-9 drone over the Black Sea. Top US officials quickly put the finger of blame on Russia: Air…
MQ-9 Reaper drone: What you need to know about the US-Russia spat
London CNN — The Russian downing of a US drone over the Black Sea on Tuesday has prompted a diplomatic spat and a race to recover some highly classified technology.…
Russian jet downs U.S. drone over Black Sea
WASHINGTON — A Russian fighter jet downed a U.S. drone operating over the Black Sea on Tuesday, U.S. European Command said in a statement. “Our MQ-9 aircraft was conducting routine…