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Ukrainian Grain on Cargo Ship Reaches Romania
After a journey of 12 hours across waters caught up in the war, a ship carrying tons of wheat made it safely to Romanian waters, as Kyiv worked to transport grain overland, as well.
Ukraine Intensifies Attacks on Russia in Crimea and Black Sea
Claims of damage to Russian air defenses and warships reflect Ukraine’s growing strategy of degrading the Kremlin’s ability to use the region as a staging area that is vital to its war effort.
Ukraine Claims to Have Retaken Oil and Gas Platforms in the Black Sea
The platforms have played a role in Russia’s ability to project power off Ukraine’s coast since Moscow seized them in 2015.
Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey Are Hit By Floods, Killing 14
The floodwaters ravaged bridges, stranded tourists and swept away cars and buildings. Thousands of households were still cut off from power on Wednesday.
Putin Meets Erdogan to Discuss Grain Deal
Any notion that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey might be shifting away from his friendly ties with the Kremlin appeared to evaporate on Monday.
Russia Attacks Ukrainian River Port, Injuring at Least 2
The assault in the Odesa region came as Ukraine’s president said two more ships had traveled through a temporary corridor established by Kyiv after Moscow pulled out of the Black Sea grain deal.
Russia Says It Thwarted Another Attack on the Kerch Strait Bridge
Russia’s Ministry of Defense said it had destroyed three sea drones targeting the Kerch Strait Bridge, a vital supply line for Moscow’s forces that links occupied Crimea to Russia.
A Merchant Ship’s Perilous Black Sea Passage in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Danube River ports have become key arteries for grain exports. But threats from Russia and costly delays have made some shippers rethink their operations in the Black Sea.
Ukrainian Drones Are Intercepted Over Russia, Including Near Moscow
Russia said it had intercepted drones in two parts of the country, in what appeared to be the latest in a string of Ukrainian attacks intended to bring the war home to Russia’s citizens.