Ammunition washed up on Odesa beach
In Odesa, two explosive devices were found on the beach in the city's Peresypskyi district.
17 July 2023
In Odesa, two explosive devices were found on the beach in the city's Peresypskyi district.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen condemned Russia's termination of the grain agreement.
Russia announces termination of grain deal
On Monday, the Russian side sent its objections to the extension of the grain deal to Türkiye, Ukraine, and the UN and de facto suspended it.
Although Ukraine did not receive an official invitation to become a NATO member during the NATO Summit in Vilnius, this meeting is worth noting as important for our country. This is also evidenced by a number of events that took place during the summit or immediately after it.
A nighttime attack on the Kerch Strait Bridge was a special operation conducted by the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and the Ukrainian Navy.
16 July 2023
The last ship to travel under a UN-brokered deal that allows the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain left the port of Odesa early on Sunday ahead of a deadline to extend the agreement.
If the Russian authorities do not extend the Black Sea Grain Agreement, it will come at an enormous diplomatic cost to Russia.
15 July 2023
The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food predicts an overall decline in grain yield within 5% compared to last year.
14 July 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken pointed to the need to extend and expand the Black Sea Grain Initiative as it is important for many developing countries and for global food security in general.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to extend the grain deal, President of Türkiye Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.
The Economic and Financial Affairs Council (ECOFIN), which is taking place on July 14 in Brussels, will for the first time consider the European Commission's proposals for revising the EU's 2024-2027 multiannual budget, which includes the creation of EUR 50 billion Ukraine Fund.
As of July 14, 2023, Ukraine harvested 2.157 million tonnes of grains and legumes on 643,800 hectares with a yield of 33.5 centners/ha.
Russian leader Vladimir Putin will attend the BRICS summit in South Africa. The country's authorities assure that the summit will be held in offline mode.
13 July 2023
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa discussed preparation for the Global Peace Summit.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that he extend a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of grain from Ukraine in return for connecting a subsidiary of Russia's agricultural bank to the SWIFT international payment system.
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, believes that UN Secretary General António Guterres should join in ensuring the stable operation of the grain corridor.
12 July 2023
After winning Russia's war, Ukraine will be able to increase its agricultural production to 200 million tonnes in 10 years and feed 600 million people on the planet every year.
Russian drone strikes on Ukraine on July 11 are likely a demonstrative response to the start of the NATO summit in Vilnius, as well as a signal to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
If Russia withdraws from the grain deal, the safety of ships in the Black Sea should be guaranteed either by Türkiye or another country that will be involved in such an operation by the Turkish side or the UN.
11 July 2023
Russia bears full responsibility for its unjustified and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine, which is a blatant violation of international law and the basic principles of the UN Charter.
During the 49th week of the grain corridor, from July 3 to July 9, 2023, 151,800 tonnes of agricultural products were exported through the seaports of Odesa region, which is 45% less than the previous week.
Russia has weakened to the point where it is no longer a factor to be reckoned with. And Turkey has taken advantage of it
In 11 days of July 2023, 6 vessels with 215,000 tonnes of agricultural products left Ukrainian seaports of Odesa region.
Russian troops tried to attack the grain terminal of a port in Odesa region on the night of July 11.
10 July 2023
In fact, the work of the grain corridor has been blocked since the end of June 2023, when the registration of ships to enter Ukrainian seaports was stopped.
The captain of a Russian vessel has been notified of suspicion of illegal transportation of Ukrainian grain through the temporarily occupied Crimea.
08 July 2023
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called for ensuring the stable and safe operation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which would not depend on the mood and whims of the Russian leader.
Turkey supports the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine, and the country deserves to be a NATO member.
The invaders have drafted a plan to escape from temporarily occupied Mariupol.