https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelenskyy-says-putin-rejected-black-sea-shipping-truce-offerContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelenskyy-says-putin-rejected-black-sea-shipping-truce-offerhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/zelenskyy-says-putin-rejected-black-sea-shipping-truce-offer#u48404Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:11:38 +0000President Zelenskyy reports that Vladimir Putin rejected a proposal for a shipping truce in the Black Sea, stating Russia is "not ready" for a ceasefire regarding grain ships. Ukraine remains open to negotiating a halt to strikes on agricultural and energy infrastructure. While Zelenskyy denies that the Black Sea corridor is entirely blocked, Ukraine has appealed to the IMO following 52 Russian attacks on ships over a six-week period. Meanwhile, Putin acknowledged agricultural export difficulties but claims Moscow is taking measures to protect these shipments.Why it mattersThe Black