Putin rejected shipping truce offer: Zelenskyy
- Posted on August 23, 2026
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Putin rejected shipping truce offer: Zelenskyy
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.
