India, July 22 -- The Black Sea has been one of the most strategically important fronts in the Russia-Ukraine war. Both sides are stepping up attacks on ports, ships, oil infrastructure and logistics networks in the waterway.

Beyond military operations on land, the battle for control of the sea is disrupting global grain and energy trade, damaging critical infrastructure and raising concerns over maritime security.

Bordered by Europe, Asia and West Asia, the Black Sea is a vital trade and security corridor. It serves as a major route for the movement of grain, oil, gas and other commodities, while pipelines and fibre-optic cables running beneath its waters make it critical to global energy supplies and communications.

For Ukraine, the ...