Ukraine War

Here is gCaptain’s full coverage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.


Monday, June 19, 2023
Ellie M, a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship carrying Ukrainian corn, waits for the inspection at the anchorage area of the Bosphorus southern entrance in Istanbul, Turkey
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If Grain Deal Ends, UN Pledge on Russian Exports Will go on – Russian Official

June 19 (Reuters) – Russia’s deputy foreign minister said on Monday that even if a deal allowing shipments of Ukrainian grain via the

June 19, 2023
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Sunday, June 18, 2023
Vessels are seen as they await inspection under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, in the southern anchorage of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey December 11, 2022. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik/File Photo
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What Is Russia’s Problem With The Black Sea Grain Deal?

(Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said this month that Russia was considering withdrawing from the Black Sea grain deal as he accused the West of

June 18, 2023
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Sunday, June 11, 2023
Ukraine Warns of Toxic Black Sea ‘Garbage Dump’ From Dam Debris
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Ukraine Warns of Toxic Black Sea ‘Garbage Dump’ From Dam Debris

By Daryna Krasnolutska (Bloomberg) –Floodwaters have started to recede four days after the destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka Dam, laying bare

June 11, 2023
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Russia Says It Repelled Ukrainian Attack On Black Sea Fleet Ship
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Russia Says It Repelled Ukrainian Attack On Black Sea Fleet Ship

(Bloomberg) –Russia’s Defense Ministry says it repelled an attack by Ukrainian speedboats on one of its Black Sea Naval vessels early on Sunday. The

June 11, 2023
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Ukraine Grain Ship Guard
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Russia and Ukraine Say Ammonia Pipeline Was Damaged, Putting Grain Deal at Risk

June 7 (Reuters) – A pipeline used to transport ammonia fertilizer from Russia via Ukraine which may be central to the future of the Black

June 7, 2023
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Friday, June 2, 2023
Commercial vessels, including oil tankers, wait at an anchorage in the Black Sea off Kilyos near Istanbul, Turkey, December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
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Russian Port Set to Suspend LPG Exports Over Drone Danger

MOSCOW, June 2 (Reuters) – Russia’s Black Sea port of Taman is poised to suspend exports of highly-explosive liquefied petroleum gas

June 2, 2023
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
A Ukrainian serviceman stands in front of silos of grain from Odesa Black Sea port
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Ukraine Says Russia Again Blocking Black Sea Grain Export Deal

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, June 1 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s ministry of renovation and infrastructure said on Thursday the U.N.-brokered Black

June 1, 2023
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Sunday, May 28, 2023
South Africa To Investigate U.S. Allegations Of Arms Shipment To Russia
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South Africa To Investigate U.S. Allegations Of Arms Shipment To Russia

JOHANNESBURG, May 28 (Reuters) – South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed a panel to investigate U.S. allegations that a

May 28, 2023
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Friday, May 26, 2023
Ukraine Grain Ship Guard
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Russia Signals End to Black Sea Grain Deal in July if Demands Not Met

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (Reuters) – Russia signaled on Thursday that if demands to improve its grain and fertilizer exports are not met then it

May 26, 2023
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Russian Navy Fleet Anchored
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Russia: Warship Guarding Black Sea Pipelines Attacked by Unmanned Ukraine Craft

MOSCOW, May 24 (Reuters) – Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that the Russian warship Ivan Hurs had been attacked

May 24, 2023
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
A Ukrainian serviceman stands in front of silos of grain from Odesa Black Sea port
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Ukraine Says Russia Prevents Black Sea Grain Deal Port Operating

KYIV, May 23 (Reuters) – The Ukrainian port of Pivdennyi has halted operations because Russia is not allowing ships to enter it, in effect

May 23, 2023
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Friday, May 19, 2023
A view shows a grain terminal in the sea port in Odesa after restarting grain exports, as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues, Ukraine August 19, 2022.
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Ukraine Considers Allowing Russian Ammonia Transit in Exchange for Expanded Black Sea Grain Deal

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, May 19 (Reuters) – Kyiv would consider allowing Russian ammonia to transit its territory for export on condition the

May 19, 2023
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Russian Oil Finds Buyers in Asia
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Russian Oil Finds Buyers in Asia

By Sharon Cho, Rakesh Sharma and Prejula Prem (Bloomberg) — Russia is finding oil customers in Asia to replace sanctions-blocked European buyers — by

May 17, 2023
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A view shows silos of grain from Odesa Black Sea port, before a shipment of grain as the government of Ukraine awaits signal from UN and Turkey to start grain shipments, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, in Odesa, Ukraine July 29, 2022.
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Black Sea Grain Deal Extended for Two Months

ANKARA/UNITED NATIONS, May 17 (Reuters) – The Ukraine Black Sea grain deal has been extended for two more months, in what U.N. Secretary-General

May 17, 2023
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Black Sea Grain Deal Expiration Unlikely to Pose Threat to Global Supplies, For Now
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Black Sea Grain Deal Expiration Unlikely to Pose Threat to Global Supplies, For Now

By Sybille de La Hamaide GENEVA, May 16 (Reuters) – The end of the Black Sea grain deal would not pose an immediate threat to the world market

May 16, 2023
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Monday, May 15, 2023
Commercial vessels including vessels which are part of Black Sea grain deal wait to pass the Bosphorus strait off the shores of Yenikapi in Istanbul. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
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UN Continuing Efforts to Save Black Sea Grain Deal

UNITED NATIONS, May 15 (Reuters) – The U.N. aid chief said on Monday efforts will continue in coming days to extend a deal allowing the safe

May 15, 2023
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Sunday, May 14, 2023
Russian flagged Ro Ro ship Lady R transits Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey February 14, 2023. Photo :REUTERS/Yoruk Isik
Defense

US Unlikely To Sanction South Africa In Russia Weapons Dispute

May 14 (Reuters) – South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said his country had resolved a dispute with the U.S. over allegations that

May 14, 2023
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
US Envoy Says Russian Ship Picked up Arms in South Africa
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US Envoy Says Russian Ship Picked up Arms in South Africa

JOHANNESBURG, May 11 (Reuters) – The United States envoy to South Africa said on Thursday he was confident that a Russian ship had

May 11, 2023
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Monday, May 8, 2023
A Ukrainian serviceman stands in front of silos of grain from Odesa Black Sea port
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Ukraine Says Russia Has Effectively Stopped Black Sea Grain Deal

KYIV, May 8 (Reuters) – Russia has effectively stopped the Black sea grain deal by refusing to register incoming vessels, Ukraine’s

May 8, 2023
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Saturday, May 6, 2023
Black Sea Grain Deal: No New Ships Authorized
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Black Sea Grain Deal: No New Ships Authorized

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, May 5 (Reuters) – Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United Nations on Friday failed to authorize any new ships under

May 6, 2023
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