September 25, 2026 10:09 PM

Russia can restart 80% of Black Sea grain export terminals if attacks stop

Russia could quickly restart up to 80% of its grain terminal capacity in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov if diplomatic efforts to halt mutual attacks by Russia and Ukraine result in a ceasefire, a Reuters analysis of industry data showed on Friday. But three terminals accounting for about 20% of Russia's grain export infrastructure in the area have suffered heavy damage and could take months to repair, the analysis showed. Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is leading an international effort by gr...

May 8, 2026 2:08 PM

Russia and Ukraine fight on despite WW2 celebration ceasefire proposal

Russia and Ukraine accused each other on Friday of violating a unilateral two-day ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to cover the anniversary celebrations of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany. Four years since the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine triggered the deadliest conflict in Europe since World War Two, Russia and Ukraine are still pummelling each other with missiles, drones and artillery. With no victory yet in sight for either side in a gruelling war of ...