Egypt, India and Türkiye have presented Ukraine with proposals aimed at ensuring safe navigation and food exports through the Black Sea. According to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the proposals have already been formally prepared and submitted to Ukraine. Kyiv has expressed its readiness to work on a format that could improve maritime security and stabilise export routes.
Türkiye and Egypt are primarily focused on developing a mechanism for the partial restoration of navigation and grain exports. Both countries have a strong interest in stable food supplies from the Black Sea region. According to Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry, around one-third of the grain required to meet Egypt’s domestic needs comes from Ukraine. Turkish and Egyptian officials are continuing contacts with Russia regarding a possible framework for an agreement.
India is working on a broader approach covering food security, Black Sea shipping routes and a potential energy ceasefire. Separately, Türkiye has proposed a draft mechanism aimed at preventing attacks on civilian vessels. Possible solutions also include routes along Romanian and Bulgarian territorial waters, as well as an alternative corridor along the coasts of Georgia and Türkiye.
For Ukrainian agricultural exports, such a mechanism could reduce shipping risks and make maritime logistics more predictable. However, no new Black Sea or grain ceasefire agreement has been concluded so far. Ukraine has expressed readiness to support a safe-passage regime for civilian vessels provided that reciprocal de-escalation measures are implemented. The future operation of the maritime export corridor will therefore depend on diplomatic negotiations and whether a practical security mechanism can be agreed.