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Black Sea

Bordered by Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania, the Black Sea is a vital trade route and contains oil and natural gas resources. It has become a geopolitical hot spot amid Russia's war in Ukraine.

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November 16, 2024

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Ukraine Coast Guard patrols 'grain corridor' in the Black Sea.

Russian attack on grain ship 'a threat to world food supply'

Russian attack on grain ship 'a threat to world food supply'

Zelenskyy says the vessel was hit as it left Ukrainian waters, off the coast of NATO member Romania.
ConflictsSeptember 13, 202401:38 min
A Ukrainian soldier wearing a mask sits in front of a river with a rifle next to him and speaks into the camera.

Ukraine's special naval forces defend Black Sea water front

Ukraine's special naval forces defend Black Sea water front

DW visits a naval training session of a Ukrainian elite unit playing a pivotal role in the war against Russia.
ConflictsJune 12, 202404:48 min
Georgia's president, Salome Zourabichvili, at the 60th Munich Security Conference.

Georgian President: Black Sea is key to Europe's security

Georgian President: Black Sea is key to Europe's security

Georgian President Zourabichvili spoke to DW about concerns around the Russian military presence in the Black Sea.
PoliticsFebruary 18, 202407:43 min
The Russian warship Caesar Kunikov passing through the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul

How Ukraine has broken Russia's naval supremacy in Black Sea

How Ukraine has broken Russia's naval supremacy in Black Sea

Though Ukrainian forces faced increasing pressure from Russia on land, they have largely prevailed at sea.
ConflictsFebruary 17, 2024
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Ethiopia grapples with grain supply shortages

Ethiopia grapples with grain supply shortages

Grain prices fell after the Black Sea Grain Deal expired in July 2023, but Ethiopia still faces a difficult situation.
BusinessDecember 12, 202306:34 min
A submerged promenade in Sochi on Russia's Black Sea coast

Winter storm pounds Black Sea region

Winter storm pounds Black Sea region

A storm in the Black Sea region has caused severe damage. A state of emergency has been declared in many places.
CatastropheNovember 27, 20237 images
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Anatoliy Artemenko, a Ukrainian grain and seed farmer, presents some of his harvest.

Lives, livelihoods at risk as Russia attacks Ukrainian ports

Russian attacks on grain warehouses and ports pose a daunting challenge for Ukrainian grain exporters.
Food SecurityAugust 15, 202303:44 min
A combine harvester in a wheat field

Can Ukrainian grain be shipped to the world via Croatia?

Ukraine and Croatia struck an agreement in early August to circumvent Russia's blockade in the Black Sea.
Food SecurityAugust 5, 2023
Hannah Ekale with children and grandchildren

Kenyans suffer as Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal

In Kenya, a rise in grain prices due to Russia ending the grain deal that allowed Ukrainian exports, is hitting hard.
Food SecurityJuly 26, 202303:10 min
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