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In talks with Putin, Modi raises safety of Indians in Black Sea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the safety of Indian seafarers in the Black Sea and India’s readiness to support peace efforts in the Ukraine conflict. The two leaders agreed to target $100 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030 and deepen cooperation across defence, energy…

The Economic Times

Russian President Putin invites PM Modi for 24th India-Russia Summit, discuss bilateral ties, West Asia and Black Sea conflicts

Prime Minister Modi and President Putin discussed bilateral ties and future cooperation. President Putin invited Prime Minister Modi to Russia for the 24th Annual Summit. Both leaders shared perspectives on global conflicts and regional situations. They also reviewed progress in various sectors of bilateral cooperation. The Special and Privileged Strategic…

The Economic Times

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Nato foils Moscow plot to unleash secret weapon to destroy undersea cables in Arctic

Britain, Norway and US confront Russian vessels involved in secret deepsea operation

The Independent UK

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Turkey seeks Black Sea shipping deal as attacks threaten grain trade

Turkey is racing to restore safe passage for cargo ships in the Black Sea as attacks on shipping disrupt grain exports and push up prices. Russia and Ukraine are major global wheat exporters, but Black Sea trade has been severely disrupted as both sides step up attacks on shipping and…

Radio France Internationale

Asian buyers turn to Australian, Argentine wheat amid Black Sea disruptions

With disruptions in the Black Sea causing significant challenges, Asian wheat importers are urgently turning to alternative sources, acquiring at least 500,000 tons of wheat from Argentina and Australia. This scramble for supplies comes at a cost, as prices have increased dramatically.

The Economic Times

Deadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices

Russian and Ukrainian strikes in July killed more crew than in whole war to that month, preventing grain exports

The Guardian - UK

Kyiv to EU: 'Think outside the box' on Russia's frozen assets

Hello, it’s Friday. I’m Mared Gwyn. Today, Ukraine’s Finance Minister shares his thoughts on plans to channel Russia’s immobilised state assets to Kyiv. We also break down the brewing crisis in the Black Sea.

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New Black Sea blockade fuels fears of food crisis and migration wave

The escalation in the Black Sea has reignited fears among Europeans that Russia will seek to weaponise food supply chains to trigger a migration wave and undermine support for Ukraine.

Euronews

Ships adopt makeshift anti-drone defences as Black Sea attacks intensify

To counter the escalating risk of drone assaults from Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea, vessels passing through the Bosphorus are equipping themselves with additional protective gear like nets and water tanks. This strategic shift follows Ukraine's heightened offensive on Russian export facilities starting in July. Although certain precautions…

The Economic Times

War, weather push crop prices to biggest monthly gain Since 2012

Crop prices saw their largest monthly jump in over a decade. Wheat prices reached a three-year high as Black Sea shipments were impacted. Sugar and cocoa also increased substantially due to El Niño weather worries. These rising costs threaten everyday pantry staples like bread and dairy.

The Economic Times

Rip-Roaring Bull Markets Are Taking Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Prices Higher

An uncommon convergence of bullish fundamental elements, as well as bullish technicals, are driving the rip-roaring bull runs in the grains.

Barchart

August Wrap-Up Weather, Geopolitics, and Fuel Costs Keep Commodity Markets Busy

August just flipped the commodity script. Grains rallied HARD into harvest (not the usual drop): Corn → multi-year highs Wheat → 3-year highs on Black Sea chaos. Meanwhile, diesel exploded to $5.45–$5.65/gal (+$1.70–$1.90 YoY) with inventories at multi-decade lows. Weather. Geopolitics. Fuel costs—sticky inflation. Everything is connected—and September is already…

Barchart

Wheat Following Wednesday Gains with Thursday AM Strength

Wheat is extending strength to Thursday morning, with contracts up 4 to 7 cents across the three markets. The wheat complex rallied on Wednesday with escalating tensions out of the Black Sea. Chicago SRW contracts were up the 45 cent limit in the front months and other contracts up 26...

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Wheat Rallying to New Highs as Russia Looks to Escalation

The wheat complex is extending to fresh highs on Wednesday following news out of the Black Sea. Chicago SRW contracts are uo 42 to 43 cents on Wednesday, after hitting the 45 cent limit near midday. KC HRW futures are trading with 36 to 37 cent gains so far at...

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What the renewed Black Sea blockade means for Ukraine’s farmers

As Ukraine and Russia hammer each other’s Black Sea ports, the amount of grain being shipped through the crucial waterway has slowed to a crawl. For Ukraine’s farmers, the Black Sea blockade could hardly have come at a worse time.

The Conversation

Is Europe developing Ukraine war fatigue?

Volodymyr Zelensky is fighting a war on several fronts. Russia is ramping up its missile attacks with almost nightly bombardment of Ukrainian cities. A blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports is choking its grain exports with a devastating effect on its agricultural economy.

Barchart

Wheat Falling Back Early on Monday

Wheat is slipping lower across the winter wheat contracts on Monday morning. The wheat complex led the grain rally on Friday, following more Black Sea news. Chicago SRW contracts were up 11 3/4 to 22 cents on Friday, with a weekly gain of 35 cents. Open interest was up 5,732...

The Times of India

Ukraine offers Black Sea shipping truce; Russia yet to respond : Report

Ukraine has proposed a temporary halt to attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea as a surge in strikes on ships and ports disrupts trade and raises concerns about global food supplies, according to a source familiar with the matter cited by Reuters.

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Barchart

Wheat Bulls Put Premium in Heading into the Weekend

The wheat complex led the grain rally on Friday, following more Black Sea news. Chicago SRW contracts were up 11 3/4 to 22 cents on Friday, with a weekly gain of 35 cents. KC HRW futures led the wheat rally, with contracts up 15 to 33 cents on Friday, as...

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Wheat Rallying as Russia Rejects Ukraine’s Proposal

The wheat complex is rallying across the three markets on Friday following more Black Sea news. Chicago SRW contracts are up 23 to 25 cents on Friday. KC HRW futures are leading the rally, with contracts up 35 to 36 cents. MPLS spring wheat are rallying 17 to 19 cents...

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Corn Following Wheat Higher on Friday

Corn is in rally mode, taking back the Thursday losses, with contracts up 9 to 10 cents. The CmdtyView national average Cash Corn price is up 9 3/4 cents at $4.28. Continued spillover support from a wheat-led rally on rising Black Sea tensions has helped to extend corn’s bounce into...

The Independent UK

Eurovision: What you need to know about the Black Sea jewel hosting the 2027 competition

Burgas has pipped Bulgaria’s capital Sofia to the post to claim the Eurovision host city crown

The Economic Times

Russia dismisses Black Sea ceasefire, citing no grounds for 'half-measures' amid escalating attacks

Russia dismissed a ceasefire proposal for the Black Sea, claiming no foundation for temporary measures. Moscow accused Ukraine of perpetrating terrorism against maritime operations, further inflaming tensions in the region. Turkey had suggested a moratorium on military actions, while Ukraine proposed a suspension of assaults on civilian structures. Russia criticised…

The Conversation

Russia is cutting off Ukraine’s grain exports again, threatening a critical harvest and global food security

While the world’s attention is fixated on the US blockade of Iranian ports and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Russia has been subjecting Ukraine to a blockade of its own in the Black Sea, imperilling Ukraine’s summer grain harvest.

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine ‘offering Russia deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’

Kyiv reportedly suggested mutual agreement in attempt to reopen crucial grain corridor

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