Brendan Cole is a Newsweek Senior News Reporter based in London, UK. His focus is Russia and Ukraine, in particular the war started by Moscow. He also covers other areas of geopolitics including ...

Turkish officials have clarified that no Russian representatives are participating, and that this is not a direct negotiation ...

The White House has released details on the agreement, which is similar to a 2022 deal to allow safe transit on the Black Sea that was halted in 2023. Recommended Ukraine-Russia war latest ...

Black Sea a key trade route for Russia and Ukraine Despite apparent disagreements, experts told DW that the parties involved in the negotiations will likely reach a ceasefire in the Black Sea soon ...

But the sanctuary is under threat. The nature reserve, situated on a narrow strip of the Black Sea, is among Ukraine’s wildlife parks sustaining environmental impact from the ongoing war.

Military officials have kept a low profile as they plan an international military mission to ensure Black Sea security as ...

The crew’s mission was to defend the waters off Odesa, Ukraine’s largest Black Sea port city, and keep them safe for commercial traffic. It has been grueling work — clearing Russian mines by ...

Refresher. Before we get into the agreement, here’s a little reminder of why the Black Sea is important. At the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia blocked Ukraine’s seaports, meaning it ...

Black Sea ceasefire: In a significant diplomatic development amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, both countries have agreed to eliminate the use of force in the Black Sea. This came ...

The White House says Russia and Ukraine have agreed to ensure safe passage for commercial shipping in the Black Sea and stop military strikes Washington releases separate statements after American ...