Ukraine has proposed that Russia agree to a mutual suspension of attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, according to Reuters.
The proposal was conveyed to Moscow through a third country, but Kyiv has so far received no response from the Russian side.
The initiative comes amid growing concerns over the security of shipping and critical infrastructure in the Black Sea, particularly routes used to transport Ukrainian grain.
In recent weeks, both Ukraine and Russia have warned about the potential consequences of attacks targeting grain vessels and port infrastructure, with disruptions threatening to affect international markets and global food prices.
The Black Sea remains a crucial route for Ukraine’s agricultural exports, making the security of maritime corridors an important factor in limiting the broader economic and food-security consequences of the war.
Kyiv’s proposal could represent an effort to establish at least limited protections for civilian maritime activity, although its prospects remain uncertain pending a response from Moscow.
