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India Issues Black Sea Advisory for Merchant Seafarers

India has advised nationals considering jobs on commercial vessels operating in or transiting the Black Sea to carefully assess the security risks…reports Asian Lite News Desk The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)

July 26, 2026

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Russia targeted civilian cargo ship in Black Sea, says UK

The Black Sea has become increasingly contested after Russia in July pulled out of a UN- and Turkey-brokered grain deal, which aimed to ensure safe navigation for civilian ships…reports Asian Lite News

September 13, 2023

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Ukraine announces ‘humanitarian corridor’ for ships stuck in Black Sea

In a statement, the Ukrainian navy said the routes for the corridor had already been proposed by Ukraine directly to the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…reports Asian Lite News Ukraine announced it will

August 11, 2023

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UN chief regrets Russia’s decision to end Black Sea grain deal

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow decided to suspend its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative…reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said he regretted Russia’s decision to

July 18, 2023

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UN chief welcomes Russian decision to extend Black Sea grain deal

Outstanding issues remain, but representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the UN will keep discussing them, he told reporters at the UN headquarters in New York…reports Asian Lite News UN Secretary-General Antonio

May 18, 2023

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Turkey starts delivery of natural gas from Black Sea field

The Turkish leader announced that the country will provide free natural gas for household consumption up to 25 cubic meters monthly for one year…reports Asian Lite News Turkey has started the delivery

April 21, 2023

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Black Sea grain deal to get 120-day extension

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday the addition of 60 days was a “goodwill gesture” on Russia’s part when asked by reporters why the deal had not been extended by 120

March 17, 2023

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Russian jet collides with US drone over the Black Sea

The incident is likely to increase tensions between the two nations, with the US calling Russia’s actions “reckless, environmentally unsound and unprofessional.”…reports Asian Lite News The US State Department summoned Russian Ambassador

March 15, 2023

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Russian warships in Black Sea amid Ukraine tension

Russian Defence Ministry declared that certain sea areas in Crimea would be closed off for months because of the manoeuvres, reports Asian Lite News Amid renewed tension in eastern Ukraine, Russia has

April 17, 2021

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