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August 15, 2026
Russia dismissed the idea of a truce with Ukraine at?the Black Sea on Friday, saying that it did not see any grounds for "half measures" which would?offer a respite to the opposing side. In recent weeks, both?Russia? and Ukraine increased their attacks on commercial ships in Black Sea.
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August 15, 2026
LSEG data revealed that the 'Konstantin Posiet', Russia's second ice-class ship for transporting liquefied gas, departed Bolshoy Kamen Bay - Primorsky Krai - and set a course along the Northern Sea Route. The tanker is another step for Russia…
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August 14, 2026
Indian dependence on Russian crude soared to a record in July. Shipments from Russia accounted for 50.83% or 2.47 million barrels per day of the imports made by the world's third largest oil consumer and buyer. The data revealed that India's…
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August 13, 2026
Euronext Wheat?pared its gains on Thursday in choppy trades to fall from a two-week peak as traders noted that a report stating that Kyiv proposed a truce in attacks against civilian targets in the Black Sea?attenuated?concerns over disruptions to massive Russian and Ukrainian grain exports.
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August 13, 2026
The organizers of the show announced on Thursday that the Black Sea city Burgas in Bulgaria will host the Eurovision Song Contest next May. Bulgaria claimed its first Eurovision Song Contest victory in May, in a final that was overshadowed with…
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August 13, 2026
Data from operator EDF revealed that the fifth heatwave in Europe this summer will limit French nuclear power production on Friday by 15%. Six reactors are expected to be completely offline. The temperatures in 'Europe' have reached unprecedented levels following successive heatwaves.
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August 13, 2026
Orsted, the Danish offshore wind farm developer, reported a core profit for the second quarter that was above expectations on Thursday. It also maintained its financial outlook. Orsted has grown rapidly in the last decade, but recently it faced…
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August 12, 2026
Euronext wheat prices rose on Wednesday after falling to a four-week low on Tuesday. This was due to Ukrainian attacks on Russian grain terminals, which heightened concerns about the?disruption of massive shipments across the Black Sea. The gains were mostly moderate compared to Chicago wheat…
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August 12, 2026
Euronext wheat prices rose on Wednesday after falling to a four-week low on Tuesday, following Ukrainian attacks against Russian grain export terminals. This heightened concerns about the disruption of massive Black Sea shipments. The gains were mainly moderate compared to Chicago wheat…
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August 12, 2026
The U.N. shipping agency reported on Wednesday that oil from a large slick of oil leaking from the tanker Caroline 'Bezengi has reached 'Oman's' mainland. Oil is drifting off to the northeast (of Oman's Al-Qibliyyah Island), with reports that some oil has reached the mainland.
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August 12, 2026
TKMS, a warship manufacturer, raised its outlook on Wednesday for the second time in six months. It expects higher demand for surface vessels like frigates and for sensors and minesweeping technology. TKMS is one of the'main beneficiaries' of…
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August 12, 2026
The Financial Times reported?on Wednesday that Ukraine had halted drone strikes on oil tanks using Russia's port at the?Black Sea, Novorossiysk, after receiving a request by U.S. Vice President JD Vance. The paper reported that the request was made last month after U.S.
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August 11, 2026
Yemen's Transport Ministry reported that four crew members died in an attack on a cargo vessel by Iran-backed Houthis in the Bab el Mandeb Strait on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the U.S. The military claimed it had struck a container vessel that was attempting to sail towards an 'Iranian port.
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August 11, 2026
Defense Minister Radu Miruta announced?on?Tuesday that Romanian army divers had destroyed two Gerbera type?drones floating in the country's exclusive?economic zone on the Black Sea near the offshore Neptun Deep gas project. NATO'state' shares a 614 km (382 miles) border with Ukraine.
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August 11, 2026
Euronext Wheat prices fell on Tuesday, reaching their lowest level since July?as rumours about talks to stop attacks on vessels in the Black Sea eased fears of a squeeze on Russian & Ukrainian exports. Euronext was also affected by the lack…
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August 11, 2026
A spokesperson for the ministry said that the Spanish Defence Ministry would approve the plans of the state-owned Chinese automaker SAIC to build a factory in the region of Galicia, despite concerns about the 'proximity' to a naval base. SAIC…
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August 11, 2026
Russian wheat exports could 'fall to the lowest level in nearly a decade,' agricultural analysts said on Tuesday. The world's largest wheat exporter is battling low prices and security concerns on key Black Sea shipping routes. During their four-and-a half year war…
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August 11, 2026
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on 'Tuesday' that it received a report about an incident involving a tanker ship and military forces, in the Gulf of Oman. This was after the vessel type had been changed from a tanker ship to a containership.
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August 10, 2026
Sources in both countries confirmed that Ukraine was considering shipping grain via rail through Moldova, as it is a "more secure option" than exporting by sea. It has also asked authorities in Chisinau for a lower freight rate. In recent months…
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August 10, 2026
On Monday, twenty-four hours after the start of the RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race in 2026, the fleet will face its first major tactical challenge as it approaches Land's End and Isles of Scilly. Johnny Vincent's Volvo Pace?leads the way…
