Wednesday, August 20, 2025

[vlog/video] Trump-Zelensky summit was theater, not progress: Landsbergis — Russia resumes stolen grain shipments from occupied Ukrainian territories to Syria — Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery in Russia’s Volgograd Oblast — Security guarantees for Ukraine explained: What’s on the table and what’s realistic? … and more

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In response to the Russian blockade, #Ukraine announced a "humanitarian corridor" hugging the sea's western coastline near #Romania and #Bulgaria. A #HongKong-flagged container ship stuck in #Odesa port since the invasion travelled the route last week without being fired upon. #UkraineWar

Ukraine may use new #BlackSea route for #GrainShipments - producers
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/ukraine-may-use-new-black-sea-route-grain-shipments-producers-2023-08-21/

Ukraine may use new Black Sea route for grain shipments - producers

Ukraine is considering using its newly-tested wartime Black Sea export corridor for grain shipments after other cargo ships follow the first successful evacuation of a vessel on the route last week, a senior agricultural official said on Monday.

Reuters