Zelenskiy Says Ukraine Ready for Maritime Truce if Russia Agrees
Zelenskiy told leaders at the United Nations that Ukraine was ready for a maritime truce in the Black Sea based on proposals by Egypt, India and Turkey, and said it was now up to Russia to respond. He said Ukraine was ready to ensure safe shipping and food security if Russia took real steps toward de-escalation. The Kremlin has not publicly backed the proposals.
Why it matters: The proposal links maritime de-escalation to food security, a core geoeconomic concern for wheat-importing countries reliant on Black Sea supplies.