The Turkish president also said he would work to help extend the Black Sea grain deal for longer intervals after meeting with Ukraine’s leader.
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Kakhovka Dam Disaster Keeps Beaches Closed in Odesa, Ukraine
Wartime fears closed the Ukrainian city’s famed beaches last year, but crowds were starting to return — until the destruction of a faraway dam dumped debris and dangers into the Black Sea.
As Floodwaters Recede, Ukrainian Authorities Brace for Possible Disease Outbreaks
Concerns about waterborne illnesses pose another challenge for Ukrainian officials as they report slow progress in the early stages of a counteroffensive aimed at taking back Russian territory.
Ukraine and Russia Renew a Deal to Allow Ukraine to Ship Grain
Russia last year blocked exports of Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea, a vital part of the global food supply, but they resumed last summer under a fragile pact.
Russian and Ukrainian Delegates Fight Over Ukrainian Flag at a Conference
Two altercations over Ukrainian flags occurred at a regional parliamentary conference in Ankara, the Turkish capital.
Miscommunication Nearly Led to Russian Jet Shooting Down British Spy Plane, U.S. Officials Say
Recently leaked intelligence documents called the incident, last year, a near shoot down. Officials said it was more serious than originally reported.
Putin Visits Occupied Crimea, a Day After War-Crimes Warrant
President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia marked the anniversary of his illegal seizure of the Ukrainian peninsula, signaling defiance to the world and business as usual to his own people.
Why the Black Sea Is a Flashpoint Between Russia and the West
It has long been a theater of competition between Russia and the West, a dynamic supercharged by the Ukraine war.
U.S. Drone Downed over the Black Sea: What We Know
The incident was the first known physical contact between the Russian and American militaries since the war in Ukraine began.
What To Know About the Reaper Drone That Was Downed in the Black Sea
The unmanned aircraft that was downed in the Black Sea is used both for surveillance and for targeted attacks.