Russia rejects Black Sea ceasefire proposals
The Russian Foreign Ministry officially dismissed calls for a ceasefire in the Black Sea, stating there are no grounds for half-measures that would provide respite to Ukrainian forces. Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukraine of conducting acts of terrorism against commercial shipping. This rejection follows a period of intensified attacks by both sides on commercial vessels in the region, which has contributed to rising global grain prices and ongoing maritime instability.
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