Putin said peace talks are possible if Russia and Ukraine negotiate directly, while Zelenskyy said US envoys will visit Kyiv and Moscow.
Ukraine sanctions 13 ships and 28 companies for illegal grain exports from Russian-occupied territories, impacting UK and EU trade and London markets.
Ukraine claims significant damage to Russian naval vessels and infrastructure in Novorossiysk, raising concerns over Black Sea security and impacts on UK and EU markets.
Turkey has resumed passage of ships through the Bosporus and Dardanelles straits, easing trade disruptions to Russian Black Sea ports amid ongoing regional security tensions affecting UK and EU markets.
The UK will transfer Stone Cloak electronic warfare technology rights to Ukraine, enabling local production and reinforcing British support amid ongoing security challenges.
Russia’s attacks on Black Sea commercial shipping threaten UK and EU trade routes and global food markets, prompting Ukraine to seek urgent UN action and deepen European security cooperation.
Russia's closure of the Azov-Don Canal after drone attacks disrupts key grain export routes, impacting UK and EU markets and causing wheat prices to surge.
Ukraine apologised to Greece after an explosive sea drone was found near Lefkada, linking the incident to Russian aggression and highlighting Mediterranean security concerns.
Ukraine protests Israel's approval of a Russian grain ship docking in Haifa, alleging stolen Ukrainian grain, as Israel demands evidence and stresses diplomatic protocol.
Russian drone strikes on Odessa have damaged key infrastructure, threatening Black Sea trade routes crucial to UK and EU economic interests and impacting sterling markets.
Russian drone strikes on Odessa cause civilian injuries and damage, raising security concerns that impact UK and EU business interests and London market stability.