Russia halts Ukraine Black Sea grain exports, Biden outraged

"The Russian Federation is fully prepared to replace Ukrainian grain and deliver supplies at affordable prices to all interested countries".

30 October 2022

Russia says movement of ships in Black Sea is 'unacceptable'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of "blackmailing the world with hunger" by pulling out of the agreement.

1 November 2022

US blames Russia for drone crash over Black Sea, Moscow denies

"We have been flying over that airspace consistently now for a year ... and we're going to continue to do that," said the White House.

15 March 2023

Deal reached in principle to resume Ukraine grain transit

The five countries became transit routes for Ukrainian grain that could not be exported through the country's Black Sea ports because of Russia's invasion.

29 April 2023

Russian warship fires warning shots at cargo ship in Black Sea

Ukraine and the West say Russia's steps amount to a de-facto blockade of Ukrainian ports.

14 August 2023