--- title: "Ukraine offers Russia ceasefire on Black Sea civilian targets — source says" description: "Most outlets reported that Ukraine proposed a ceasefire on attacks against civilian targets in the Black Sea, citing a source, and noted Russia’s rejection of the offer. One excerpt led with Ukraine’s offer amid rising concerns over food supply threats, while another led with Russia’s dismissal of the ceasefire idea, framing it as lacking justification. The framing of the proposal’s significance varied, with one emphasizing the context of global food supply fears and another focusing on Russia’s refusal." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/3129-ukraine-offers-russia-truce-in-black-sea-as-food-supply site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Ukraine offers Russia ceasefire on Black Sea civilian targets — source says world · latest filing 14 Aug 2026, 11:46 PM PKT · 13–14 Aug 2026 · 4 articles from 3 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 3 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Ukraine has proposed a ceasefire on attacks against civilian targets in the Black Sea to Russia, conveyed via a third party, with a source confirming the offer. A few also noted the context of rising concerns about threats to global food supplies. The framing was largely consistent across the excerpts, with the main emphasis on the ceasefire proposal and the involvement of a third party in the communication. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 14 Aug 2026 — Ukraine proposes Black Sea truce amid food concerns (1 outlet) - **Daily Times** — [Ukraine proposes Black Sea truce amid food concerns](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1538443/ukraine-proposes-black-sea-truce-amid-food-concerns/) · 14 Aug 2026, 11:46 PM PKT > Ukraine has proposed a truce with Russia to halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea. Kyiv seeks to protect commercial shipping and vital agricultural exports. The proposal was conveyed to Moscow through an intermediary, with Ukraine awaiting a response from the Kremlin. The initiative calls for both sides to suspend attacks on commercial […] ### 13 Aug 2026 — Ukraine offers Russia ceasefire on Black Sea civilian targets — source says (2 outlets) > Most outlets reported that Ukraine proposed a ceasefire on attacks against civilian targets in the Black Sea, citing a source, and noted Russia’s rejection of the offer. One excerpt led with Ukraine’s offer amid rising concerns over food supply threats, while another led with Russia’s dismissal of the ceasefire idea, framing it as lacking justification. The framing of the proposal’s significance varied, with one emphasizing the context of global food supply fears and another focusing on Russia’s refusal. - **Aaj News (English)** — [Russia dismisses idea of Black Sea ceasefire](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330467841/russia-dismisses-idea-of-black-sea-ceasefire) · 14 Aug 2026, 3:32 PM PKT > Russia on Friday dismissed the idea of a ceasefire with Ukraine in the Black Sea, saying it ​saw no grounds for “half-measures” that would offer a respite to ‌the other side. Both Russia and Ukraine have stepped up attacks in recent weeks against commercial ships in the Black Sea, driving world grain prices higher. In a statement, ​Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova accused Ukraine of... - **Business Recorder** — [Ukraine offered Russia a ceasefire on civilian targets in Black Sea, source says](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40434669/ukraine-offered-russia-a-ceasefire-on-civilian-targets-in-black-sea-source-says) · 13 Aug 2026, 8:19 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > KYIV: Ukraine has transmitted an offer to Russia, via a third party, for both sides to halt attacks on civilian targets in the Black Sea, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. Ukraine has yet to receive a response to its offer, the source added. In recent weeks, both sides have said that the other’s attacks on grain shipments and infrastructure in the busy waterway could have a major ... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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