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CURRENT AFFAIRS
Description
Diplomatic discussions between US and Russian officials are underway in Saudi Arabia, focusing on securing a broader ceasefire in Ukraine and negotiating a maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.
US President Donald Trump has intensified efforts to facilitate peace, previously holding talks with Ukrainian representatives in Riyadh.
The proposed Black Sea ceasefire seeks to restore free navigation for commercial shipping, though the region has not witnessed significant military activity recently.
These talks come as Russian missile strikes persist in Ukraine, with a recent attack on Sumy leaving 65 injured, including 14 children.
About Black Sea
Geographical Location
A large inland sea positioned in the southeastern part of Europe.
Classified as a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean.
Covers an area of approximately 436,000 square kilometers (168,000 square miles).
Bordering Regions & Countries
West - Balkan Peninsula (Southeastern Europe).
East - Caucasus Mountains.
North - East European Plains (Russia & Ukraine).
South - Anatolia (Turkey, Western Asia).
Countries with Coastlines - Russia & Ukraine (North), Turkey (South), Bulgaria (West), Georgia (East), Romania also has Black Sea access
Key Geographical Features
Crimean Peninsula extends into the sea from the north.
Coastline Lengths - Russia has the longest coastline (2,300 km), followed by Turkey (1,329 km) and Ukraine (1,282 km).
Major Water Connections - Linked to the Aegean Sea (Mediterranean) via Bosporus Strait, Sea of Marmara, and Dardanelles Strait. Kerch Strait connects it to the Sea of Azov.
Salinity - Lower than global oceans due to limited exchange with the Mediterranean.
Major Rivers Flowing In - Danube, Dnieper, Southern Bug, Rioni, and Dniester.
Strategic & Environmental Significance
Environmental Aspects
World’s Largest Meromictic Basin: Water circulation between surface and deeper layers is rare, leading to unique ecological conditions.
Anoxic Zones: The deeper layers have low dissolved oxygen levels, impacting marine biodiversity.
Geopolitical Importance
A vital route for global trade, particularly for Russia and Ukraine’s grain and energy exports.
A region of strategic military significance, with frequent NATO and Russian naval operations.
Russia’s Black Sea Fleet is stationed in Sevastopol, Crimea, making it a heavily militarized zone.
Notable Islands In Black Sea
Snake Island (Ukraine)
Giresun Island (Turkey)
St. Ivan Island (Bulgaria)
These US-Russia discussions in Saudi Arabia are critical for achieving stability in the Black Sea region and easing tensions in Ukraine.
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