Key facts
- Ukraine has proposed a truce to Russia to halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea.
- The proposal aims to reopen a crucial grain corridor vital for global food security.
- Both Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of intensifying strikes on vessels and ports.
- Russia attacked Ukraine's largest Danube grain shipment port, damaging infrastructure and causing a fire.
- Ukraine attacked a Russian grain hub.
- Kyiv is experiencing food supply disruptions with empty supermarket shelves.
- Russian missile attacks on August 5 targeted distribution centers in Kyiv.
- These attacks killed employees and destroyed logistics hubs for major retail chains.
- President Zelenskiy urged the US to send Patriot air defense missiles.
- The Black Sea deal is reportedly mediated by a third party.
Ukraine has proposed a truce to Russia, suggesting a halt to attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea. This initiative aims to reopen a crucial grain corridor, vital for global food security, amid ongoing conflict and targeted strikes by both sides. Both nations accuse each other of intensifying strikes on vessels and ports, raising fears of global food supply disruptions.