Posts tagged black sea
CNN International: February 15, 2024

In the aftermath of a massive Russian rocket attack on several Ukrainian cities - possibly in response to the Ukrainian downing of a vessel from the Black Sea Fleet - I speak to CNN anchor Bianca Nobilo about the wider implications. And what's at stake for Kyiv with a $billion supplemental bill tied up in Congress.

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CNN Opinion: November 1, 2022

With Russia backing out of the Black Sea grain deal at a time when many countries in the world are teetering on the brink of famine, it appears that Russian President Vladimir Putin is ready to make the entire world pay for his territorial ambitions.

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CNN Opinion: Odesa used to be known for two things -- the port and raucous hedonism

Nothing prepared me for what I have witnessed in Odesa. Eerily quiet streets, closed roads, tank traps and military checkpoints, deserted beaches, near-empty restaurants and bars. Last year, more than 3 million tourists visited the city. This year you're more likely to find war correspondents, aid workers and diplomats in its seaside hotels.

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