# Ukraine, Turkey discuss Black Sea shipping security as $10 billion in exports face risk

https://mins.news/en/item/103352

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-10-16 15:35 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-turkey-discuss-securing-black-sea-shipping-as-10-billion-in-exports-at-risk/

> Ukraine asked Turkey to help restore safe, stable Black Sea shipping, saying Russian attacks and port restrictions put about 32 million tons of agricultural products worth roughly $10 billion at risk. Turkey said it was ready to seek practical solutions with international partners and is discussing a temporary, partial ceasefire with Ukraine and Russia to protect civilian cargo vessels.

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