Kyiv Offers Moscow a Halt to Attacks on Civilians in the Black Sea
The proposal was sent to Russia via a third party, but no response from Moscow has yet arrived
The proposal was sent to Russia via a third party, but no response from Moscow has yet arrived
Ukraine on Thursday, August 13, 2026, sent Russia a proposal via a third party for a mutual halt to attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, Reuters reported, citing a source familiar with the situation. Kyiv has not yet received a response from Moscow to this offer, the same source added.
In recent weeks, both sides have warned that attacks on grain shipments and infrastructure on this vital waterway could have a significant impact on global food prices this year. The Black Sea is a key export route for Ukrainian grain, and a halt to attacks on civilian facilities could ease pressure on the global food market.
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan earlier stated that Ankara is closely monitoring maritime security in the Black Sea and has offered the parties to the Ukrainian conflict a moratorium on military actions. On the other hand, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko told reporters that Moscow has not yet received any formal proposal for a possible moratorium on military activities in the Black Sea.
Russia's state news agency TASS picked up Reuters' report from London, noting that Kyiv's proposal was delivered via a third party and that Moscow has not yet responded.