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Jul 27, 2026

Arms Exhibition Near Kyiv Hit; Ukraine Responds

Ukrainian forces using long-range weapons hit logistics centers and an oil depot in Russia’s Krasnodar and Stavropol regions, and struck a tanker plus four ships of Russia’s shadow fleet in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov, according to Zelenskyy. He described the strikes as bringing the war back home to Russia and said Ukraine has presented all peace proposals, urging Moscow to pursue diplomacy.

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Jul 24, 2026

Indian Sailor Killed in Black Sea Attack on MV OMORFI, Other Crew Safe

India condemned attacks on commercial shipping after an Indian national was killed when the MV OMORFI was attacked in the Black Sea on July 18, with two other Indian crew members reported safe, and urged adherence to international obligations to safeguard maritime navigation. The drive follows the earlier deadly strike on the MV Golden Leo near Odesa that killed four Indians, as New Delhi also pressed Russia for accountability and called for protection of global trade routes.

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Jul 23, 2026

Ukraine seeks UN session on Black Sea attacks

Ukraine has urged the UN Security Council to convene on July 27 to address Russian attacks on civilian cargo ships in the Black Sea that have halted the maritime corridor and threatened global food security. Kyiv accuses Moscow of terrorizing shipping and disrupting grain exports, while Russia says it is striking military targets and port infrastructure; Zelensky remains engaged in discussions with US envoys for a dignified peace as Russia also pursues prisoner recruitment and other destabilizing moves.

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ReportingJul 1, 2026

US Reaches Terms With Russia, Ukraine On Black Sea Shipping Ceasefire Deal

The U.S. reached agreements with Ukraine and Russia on Tuesday to stop attacks on maritime traffic in the Black Sea and lay the groundwork for further progress toward peace, the White House announced. Both Russia and…

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OpinionMar 16, 2023

Kayleigh McEnany Blasts Biden Admin for 1 Word It Used to Describe Russia Striking Down US Drone

Well, now the Russian Federation has done it: After it struck down a U.S. drone over the Black Sea this week, President Joe Biden’s administration sounds like it’s about to give Vladimir Putin a very bad performance…

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ReportingMar 14, 2023

Pentagon Warns of Potential for ‘Unintended Escalation’ After Russian Jet Hits US Drone

The Pentagon is issuing a stern warning after a Russian fighter jet reportedly collided with a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Black Sea. On Tuesday, two Russian Su-27 jets were reportedly flying in tandem over…

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ReportingApr 13, 2021

Former Pentagon Chief Says US Should Deploy Troops Along Black Sea

Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says the United States should deploy more troops along the Black Sea in Bulgaria and Romania to deter potential aggression from Russia as tensions between Moscow and Washington…

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Arms Exhibition Near Kyiv Hit; Ukraine Responds

Indian Sailor Killed in Black Sea Attack on MV OMORFI, Other Crew Safe

Ukraine seeks UN session on Black Sea attacks

US Reaches Terms With Russia, Ukraine On Black Sea Shipping Ceasefire Deal

Kayleigh McEnany Blasts Biden Admin for 1 Word It Used to Describe Russia Striking Down US Drone

Pentagon Warns of Potential for ‘Unintended Escalation’ After Russian Jet Hits US Drone

Former Pentagon Chief Says US Should Deploy Troops Along Black Sea