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Bulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks, Russia suspected
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Reports & Analysis
India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping
India urges Russia, Ukraine to protect Black Sea shipping
New Delhi wants Moscow and Kyiv to protect shipping in the Black Sea amid attacks that put Indian seafarers at risk.Conflicts10/15/2026October 15, 2026
Black Sea security: Is Bulgaria the weak link?
Black Sea security: Is Bulgaria the weak link?
Two ships have sunk in the Black Sea after recent drone attacks. What does that mean for security in the region?Politics10/08/2026October 8, 2026
Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia
Grain exports stall as Ukraine steps up attacks on Russia
Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian infrastructure on the Black Sea are disrupting grain and oil exports.Politics08/25/2026August 25, 2026
Ukraine’s farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought
Ukraine’s farmers struggle to sell harvest amid war, drought
Russian attacks on ships and ports in the Black Sea are threatening Ukraine’s agricultural sector.Politics08/21/2026August 21, 2026
How Ukraine fights in the Black Sea without a navy
How Ukraine fights in the Black Sea without a navy
How do you fight a navy without a navy of your own? Ukraine’s drone innovation is reshaping war at sea.Conflicts08/13/2026August 13, 202613:41 min
Why a 90-year-old treaty limits NATO in the Black Sea
Why a 90-year-old treaty limits NATO in the Black Sea
With Ukraine at war with Russia, can NATO project power into waters it can’t enter freely?History07/20/2026July 20, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
How a Belarusian exile vanished in waters held by Russia
A former Belarusian sports official boarded a yacht in Turkey in August 2025. He hasn’t been seen since. What happened?Human Rights06/18/2026June 18, 2026
Mines threaten ships and civilians off Ukraine’s coast
DW’s Nick Connolly went out with a Ukrainian naval crew trawling for an explosive catch.Conflicts01/02/2026January 2, 202603:12 min
World Food Day: Is Ukraine still feeding the world?
Grain harvests in Ukraine have dropped by a quarter since Russia’s invasion, but they are still vital for food security.Food Security10/15/2025October 15, 2025All content (197) on this topic
