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Jaishankar condemns Black Sea attacks in call with Ukrainian counterpart

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar during a meeting with Ukraine foreign minister Andrii Sybiha on the sidelines of the Gymnich Forum, in Brussels, Belgium in May this year (@DrSJaishankar/File)

Updated 7 days ago

Five things to know about Crimea, the Russian-annexed peninsula

A man rides a stand-up paddleboard in the Black sea in Simeiz, on the Russian-annexed peninsula of Crimea. (Photo by Igor IVANKO / AFP)

Published 8 days ago

13 Indian seafarers remain stranded at Chornomorsk port: Ukrainian Embassy

Russia and Ukraine are involved in a conflict that has prolonged for over four years now.

Updated 8 days ago

India in touch with Ukraine to ensure safety of 13 seafarers in Black Sea

After the FSUI flagged the concern on social media, the Indian Embassy in Kyiv said that it was taking steps to ensure the safety of Indian crew members on board.

Updated 8 days ago

India issues advisory for nationals taking up work on vessels in Black Sea

Smoke rises from the grain carrier Golden Leo under the Guinea-Bissau flag after Russian missile strike in the Black Sea close to Odessa, Ukraine, Sunday, July 19, 2026, local media reports.

Updated 11 days ago

Another Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea strike; LPG carrier comes under fire

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, July 21, 2026.

Updated 13 days ago

Jaishankar raises safety of Indian seafarers with Lavrov after Black Sea attack

India has backed dialogue and diplomacy to end the conflict triggered by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. (@MID_RF/PTI)

Updated 15 days ago

'In touch with India': Kremlin after Indian seafarers killed in Russian strike

This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian Navy on July 19, 2026 shows the destroyed civilian cargo ship Golden Leo on the Black Sea, following an alleged Russian missile strike.

Updated 16 days ago

Russians Feel the War’s Hardships as Ukraine Pummels Crimea

People walk along a street after local authorities in Crimea announced a state of emergency on the peninsula to deal with economic issues, amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict in the Black Sea resort city of Yevpatoriya, Crimea on June 26.

Published 38 days ago

Russia is blasting Odessa to throttle Ukraine’s economy

(FILES) This file photo taken on March 13, 2022, shows anti-tank obstacles laid out along a street in the southern Ukrainian city of Odessa. - The UN cultural agency on January 25, 2023, added the historic centre of Ukraine's port city of Odessa to its World Heritage List despite opposition from Russia. (Photo by BULENT KILIC / AFP)

Updated 221 days ago

Ukraine Goes After Moscow’s Shadow Fleet in International Waters

An image taken from a video that Ukraine says shows an explosion on a ship off the Turkish coast last week.

Updated 247 days ago

'This is Virat, help': Panic, chaos as Russian shadow fleet comes under attack

Videos show sea drones rushing toward the hulking tankers before fiery explosions erupt.

Published 250 days ago

Ukraine hits two Russian 'shadow fleet' oil tankers with naval drones

This video grab taken from images released by the Security service of Ukraine (SBU) on November 29, 2025, shows smoke rising from a cargo ship on fire in the Black Sea off the Turkish coast, amid the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian conflict.

Updated 250 days ago

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over ceasefire violations at energy sites

Russian President Vladimir Putin visits the Russia National Centre, in Moscow, Russia, March 26, 2025.

Published 498 days ago

Moscow to Kyiv via Washington

The Trump administration has been more focused on a deal, rather than fundamental issues such as international law and respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity (via REUTERS)

Published 498 days ago

'Too early to say it will work’: Zelensky lauds US deal

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gestures as he speaks to journalists during his press conference in Kyiv.

Updated 499 days ago

Zelensky says US deal 'right steps', blasts support for Russian exports

Zelensky says US deal 'right steps', blasts support for Russian exports

Published 499 days ago

Russia, Ukraine agree to truce at sea and ban on energy attacks

Russia, Ukraine agree to truce at sea and ban on energy attacks

Published 499 days ago

Russia clears 86,000 metric tons of contaminated sand after Black Sea oil spill

People work to clear spilled oil in Russia

Updated 579 days ago

Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Romania

Ukraine says Russia hit grain vessel near NATO member Romania

Published 693 days ago

Welcome to the new era of global sea power

With the USS Missouri batteship memorial in the background, US Navy personnel await the start of the US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) change of command ceremony on Kilo Pier at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 3, 2024. Incoming commander Admiral Samuel Paparo is replacing outgoing commander Admiral John Aquilino. (Photo by Marco GARCIA / AFP)

Published 799 days ago

Russia threatens to shoot aircraft patrolling Black Sea, claims France

The Russian Navy's guided missile cruiser Moskva sails back into a harbour after tracking NATO warships in the Black Sea.

Published 896 days ago

How Vladimir Putin, Volodymyr Zelensky view Ukraine war for 2024

Zelensky has ruled out talks with Russia as long as Putin remains in power, and said at his briefing that there had been no requests from Moscow for talks. (File)

Updated 958 days ago

'Don't expect instant success,' Zelensky warns as he rallies his troops

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky

Published 1010 days ago

UK's Rishi Sunak says Russia targeted civilian cargo ship in Black Sea

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak leaves his Downing Street office in London.

Published 1060 days ago

Used and abused by Russian rulers, Tolstoy has always resisted

Leo tolstoy

Published 1069 days ago

How the war split the mafia

Russia’s invasion has hit the underworld with the force of an earthquake - Representative Image

Published 1084 days ago

Navy carries out live fire 'exercise' in Black Sea: Russia

The Black Sea Fleet "carried out live firing of anti-ship cruise missiles at the target ship.

Published 1113 days ago

Russia has no plans to attack civilian ships in Black Sea: Ambassador

On Wednesday, Moscow said it would deem all ships travelling to Ukrainian ports to be potential carriers of military cargo. (Reuters)

Published 1113 days ago

Last ship to leave Ukraine as fate of Black Sea grain deal in Russia's hands

Vessels are seen as they wait for inspection under United Nation's Black Sea Grain Initiative in the southern anchorage of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

Updated 1178 days ago

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