Russian port fuel tanks hit in drone attack on Black Sea region

Russia’s Black Sea coastal region came under heavy drone attack overnight, with damage reported on infrastructure at the Taman seaport and fuel tanks.

Israel deploys C-Dome defence system for the first time

Israel for the first time deployed its ship-mounted defence system, called the C-Dome, against a "suspicious" target that entered the country's airspace near the southern city of Eilat, the military said Tuesday.

Romania Asks to Buy Out Moldova's Only River Port

Romania plans to buy from Moldova the Giurgiulesti International Free Port on the Danube River to create a hub for Ukrainian grain supplies to the European Union, Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu said on Friday.

Ukraine confirms damage to infrastructure, fire at Reni port

A fire broke out in the port of the city of Reni, in the Odessa Region and its infrastructure was damaged, the chief of the Ukrainian presidential office Andrey Yermak has said.

Armed Forces of Ukraine under the guise of a grain deal have accumulated significant capacity in the ports

Russia considers the infrastructure of Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea as a place of deployment and replenishment of the capacities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU). This was announced on July 21 by Dmitry Polyansky, First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the World Organization.

Russia will consider ships going to the ports of Ukraine on the Black Sea as military

The Russian Defense Ministry warns that the countries of the flag of ships sailing in the Black Sea to Ukrainian ports will be considered involved in the Ukrainian conflict on the side of the Kyiv regime.

EU bans tankers with Russian oil from entering its ports

The European Union barred tankers from entering its ports if they were involved in the maritime transshipment of sanctioned Russian oil from other ships, the European Council said in a statement published on Friday on its website.

Russia Halts Grain Ships Registration To Yuzhny Port Until Ammonia Exports Resume - UN

 Russia has informed the United Nations that it has halted new grain vessel registration to the port of Yuzhny Pivdennyi until Ukraine resumes ammonia exports, UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Thursday.

Odessa reported damage to port infrastructure facilities

In Odessa, port infrastructure facilities were damaged as a result of the strike, said Sergei Bratchuk, adviser to the head of the regional military administration of the region.

Sri Lanka allows Chinese ship to visit port despite India's protests

Sri Lanka has granted permission for a Chinese research vessel to visit the country after initially deferring the planned trip due to pressure from neighboring India.

12 vessels authorized to depart Ukrainian ports for grain export: UN official - China.org.cn

Under the Black Sea Initiative, 12 vessels have been authorized to depart the Ukrainian ports, a United Nations official coordinating the grain export deal said on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka Asks China to Defer Arrival of Ship after India Objects - Tasnim News Agency

Sri Lanka has asked China to defer the planned visit of a Chinese survey ship to the island country after an objection from India, a government source said on Sunday.

FM: Moscow Not Asking to Lift Sanctions, But West Must Resolve Self-Created Food Supply Issues | Farsnews Agency

 Moscow is not asking for the lifting of sanctions, but, in order to resolve the existing issues with global food supplies, the West must take steps to eliminate obstacles that it had created itself, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov stated following a meeting with his counterpart from Egypt.

Agreement on grain export: Russia’s proposals supported, document would soon be finished

Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov said on Friday that participants in the meeting on the grain problem in Turkey had basically supported Russia’s proposals and the work of a final document would soon be finished.

Ukraine ‘regrets’ Zhibek Zholy departure

Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko says “we regret that Russia’s ship Zhibek Zholy… was allowed to leave Karasu port despite criminal evidence presented to the Turkish authorities.”

Western artillery already making difference for Ukraine -regional gov - The Jerusalem Post

Western-supplied artillery systems are already making a difference on the ground for Ukraine and it is "just a question of time" before its forces win back significant ground in the south, the governor of the Mykolaiv region said on Wednesday.

Russia To Ensure Free Passage Of Vessels With Grain If Kiev Demines Ports - Lavrov - UrduPoint

The Russian navy will ensure free passage of vessels carrying Ukrainian grain, which are now blocked in the Black Sea ports, once Kiev agrees to remove its mines from the coastal waters, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Tuesday.

UN food agency urges immediate re-opening of Ukrainian ports

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) on Friday called for the re-opening of the Ukrainian ports in the southern city of Odessa to help local people tackle the global hunger crisis.

Russia preparing retaliatory restrictions for nations banning Russian vessels from entering ports - Mishustin

(Interfax) - The Russian government is preparing a package of solutions to support the transport sector during this turbulence period, Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said during a meeting with cabinet ministers.

China Reopens Terminal at World's Third-Busiest Port after Covid-19 Shutdown - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – The Meishan terminal at the world's third-busiest container port reopened on Wednesday following a two-week shutdown that further snarled already stressed shipping routes in Asia.