Ukraine proposed a Black Sea grain corridor truce, but Russia rejected it. Moscow demanded guarantees against strikes on its energy infrastructure. President Zelenskyy ruled out holding wartime elections due to constitutional and practical challenges. Attacks on commercial ships and ports raise fears about global grain supplies. Ukraine's grain exports have significantly decreased since early August.

Russian attacks on ships and ports in the Black Sea are threatening Ukraine's agricultural sector. Grain exports are severely restricted, and Kyiv is seeking solutions.

Russia rejected Ukraine's Black Sea shipping truce proposal as Ukrainian grain exports dropped 76% year-on-year, deepening global food supply