Tag: Bosporus (Turkey)

A Merchant Ship’s Perilous Black Sea Passage in Ukraine

Ukraine’s Danube River ports have become key arteries for grain exports. But threats from Russia and costly delays have made some shippers rethink their operations in the Black Sea.

In Istanbul, Tombs of Religious Figures Still Draw Pilgrims

Turkey’s largest city is dotted with the tombs of religious figures, where pilgrims seek divine intervention. “When you ask for something from God, those who are beloved by God can be a go-between.”

Why the Black Sea Is a Flashpoint Between Russia and the West

It has long been a theater of competition between Russia and the West, a dynamic supercharged by the Ukraine war.

Russia’s War on Ukraine Worsens Global Starvation

Moscow blocks most shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s largest wheat producers, and its attacks on the country’s energy grid also disrupt the flow of food.

Oil Prices Drop, Despite Heightened Sanctions on Russian Crude

The price of oil fell by about 10 percent this week, easing (for now) supply worries about the E.U. embargo and a price cap.