Russia-Ukraine war live: ‘Don’t worry,’ EU foreign affairs chief tells Ukrainians as ministers focus on Middle East

Looking for a solution in the Middle East doesn't mean that we are not continuing supporting Ukraine,' says Josep Borrell

In an intelligence update published today, the British defence ministry said: Ukraine's ports exported more agricultural products in December 2023 than at any other point since Russia's invasion, almost certainly driven by the reopening of Ukraine's main Black Sea ports and the establishment of a unilateral shipping export channel."

It added:

Ukraine has achieved this because it has largely prevented the Russian Black Sea fleet from operating in the western Black Sea, where it is held at risk by Ukrainian missiles and uncrewed surface vessels.