The Black Sea city of Batumi, located in the Republic of Georgia, but which has strong Russian accents. Photo by Matthew Stevenson.

Russians have once again deployed missile carriers at sea, keeping the threat of missile strikes from the sea high, especially for the Odessa region, according to the Naval Forces of the Armed ...

European Commission plans to boost EU's influence in Black Sea. This counters Russia's actions through collaboration with Ukraine, Moldova, and others. A maritime security hub will enhance ...

Since spring 2022, Russia has been prevented from reinforcing its navy in the Black Sea by a near-antique international convention and some very contemporary Turkish politics. A ceasefire could change ...

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Shell signed a contract with Bulgaria's government on Tuesday (April 15) giving the oil and gas multinational major rights to explore for oil and gas in the Black Sea. "With this contract, we are ...

Both countries will “ensure safe navigation, eliminate the use of force, and prevent the use of commercial vessels for military purposes" in the Black Sea, according to White House.

The White House said Russia and Ukraine have both agreed to "eliminate the use of force" in the Black Sea following talks in Saudi Arabia, a sign of progress toward the war-ending peace deal that ...

Trump Unveils Black Sea Deal With Russia, Ukraine Published Mar 25, 2025 at 11:16 AM EDT Updated Mar 25, 2025 at 12:53 PM EDT By Shane Croucher and ...

Ukraine and Russia have separately agreed at talks with the United States in Saudi Arabia that they will stop using military force in the Black Sea and to develop measures to ban strikes against ...

The operation allowed Ukraine to establish a new shipping corridor in the Black Sea and return seaborne grain exports to near-prewar levels.