US, Canada see growing interest in Black Sea ceasefire

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said there was growing interest by the international community in facilitating a limited ceasefire in the Black Sea to ensure unfettered energy and grain shipments by Russia and Ukraine, speaking in Atlanta. Canada was also cited as seeing growing interest in the plan. Separately, Rubio said President Donald Trump remains open to talks with North Korea's leader but no meeting has been scheduled. The Black Sea truce push comes as fighting continues to disrupt shipping routes used for grain and energy exports.

Why it matters：Safe Black Sea shipping is essential for global grain and energy supplies, so even a limited ceasefire could lower prices and reduce risks for importers far from the war.

Key points

  • Rubio said the international community is increasingly interested in a limited Black Sea ceasefire.
  • The aim is to ensure unhindered energy and grain shipments by Russia and Ukraine.
  • Erdogan hosted Zelenskyy in Istanbul to discuss a new grain corridor.

Sources (original reporting)

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