Russia chokes Ukraine’s lifeline Black Sea export corridor

Russia’s attacks on civilian cargo ships in the Black Sea have blocked Ukrainian ports, with no vessels entering since the corridor’s 2023 establishment. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of targeting global food security, while Maersk halted operations at Chornomorsk Fishing Port, redirecting cargo to Romania’s Constanta Port. Ukraine requested an urgent U.N. Security Council meeting to address Russia’s attacks on maritime navigation.