Russia ties Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine to halt in oil refinery strikes

Russia ties Black Sea grain deal with Ukraine to halt in oil refinery strikes Submitted by Ragip Soylu on Thu, 09/24/2026 - 14:28 Turkey seeks a Black Sea shipping deal, but Ukrainian officials say Russia 'always asks for more' The rusting hull of the cargo ship Turgut S (also known as Turgut Usta) lies partially submerged in the waters of Musura Bay, near the Black Sea port of Sulina, eastern Romania, on 10 May 2026 (Daniel Mihailescu/AFP) Off Both the Russian and Ukrainian governments view Turkey ’s proposal for