Black Sea

Bordered by Ukraine, Russia, Georgia, Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania, the Black Sea is a vital trade route and contains oil and natural gas resources. It has become a geopolitical hot spot amid Russia’s war in Ukraine.

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10/15/2026October 15, 2026

2 ships on fire off Romania’s Black Sea coast, 7 crew missing

10/13/2026October 13, 2026

Bulgaria condemns Black Sea drone attacks, Russia suspected

10/05/2026October 5, 2026

Ukraine says Russian drones behind Turkish ship sinking

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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

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