#Grain Export

"Shooting themselves in the foot and trying to cut it off": Ukrainian Navy Spokesperson on the futility of moving Russian exports to the Baltic

Politics 11/13/2026, 20:42

Ukrainian Navy Spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk stated that Russia, by blockading the Black Sea, deprived itself of sea access and is now futilely shifting exports to the Baltic, where its ships have repeatedly been hit.

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Lithuania Introduces Mandatory Storage and Analysis for Transit Grain from Russia and Belarus at Klaipėda Port

Economy 11/10/2026, 06:45

Starting next week, Lithuania is introducing mandatory storage and analysis for grain from Russia and Belarus at Klaipėda port pending origin verification. Experts estimate export delays of two months or more.

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The Black Sea is the Most Dangerous Route in the World: Container Ship Sunk, Dozens of Vessels Attacked in a Month

Politics 11/04/2026, 01:57

The Black Sea has become the most dangerous shipping route: since early 2026, over 570 vessels have been attacked and 40 sailors killed. Russia is targeting trade associated with Ukraine while insurance premiums rise.

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Russia launches grain exports via the Arctic for the first time since WWII: Wheat loaded in Murmansk for Morocco

Economy 10/29/2026, 11:48

Russia has used the Arctic sea route for grain exports for the first time since World War II. Loading of wheat for Morocco has begun in Murmansk amid restrictions on traditional routes.

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Russia Opens Azov Ports to Grain Vessels for the First Time Since July: Chicago Wheat Futures Drop 2.8%

Economy 10/28/2026, 23:47

Russia has allowed grain vessels to leave the Azov ports of Temryuk and Kavkaz for the first time since July. Chicago wheat futures fell 2.8%, though experts doubt a lasting effect due to risks in the Black Sea.

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Turkey First Threatens 'Legal Measures' Against Ukraine and Russia for Black Sea Vessel Attacks

Politics 10/28/2026, 23:25

Turkish Defense Minister Yaşar Güler has threatened legal measures for the first time against attacks on vessels linked to Ankara, stating he awaits Moscow and Kyiv's response to a proposal to stop Black Sea escalation.

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Nibulon Lost 68% of Assets During the War, but Cleared 7.6k ha and Exported 2.3m Tons of Grain

Economy 10/28/2026, 11:46

Agricultural holding Nibulon lost 68% of its assets during the war, but by the end of September 2026 had cleared 7.6k ha in the Kherson and Mykolaiv regions and exported 2.3m tons of grain to 18 countries. Since 1991, the company has invested over $2.3 billion in Ukraine.

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Factors Slowing Danube Export: Infrastructure, Logistics and Allegations

Economy 10/23/2026, 12:26

Queues near the Sulina Canal and allegations against the Maritime Administration led to the suspension of its head and a disciplinary audit.

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Ukraine Discusses Moving Border Checkpoints Abroad Amid Drone Attacks

Politics 10/23/2026, 11:46

Ukraine is negotiating with Poland and Slovakia to relocate border checkpoints to their territory due to Russian drone attacks on grain trucks in queues.

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Grain Corridor Through Flags: Ukraine Seeks Ways with Turkey, Egypt, and India to Return Vessels to the Black Sea

Politics 10/19/2026, 04:18

Ukraine is negotiating with Turkey, Egypt, and India on the safe passage of ships in the Black Sea to resume grain exports, which have been halted since August. Zelenskyy also urged the EU to restore the "Solidarity Lanes".

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Hungary Ready to Allow Transit of Ukrainian Grain Through Western Europe — Magyar

Economy 10/18/2026, 11:28

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar stated that Budapest is ready to allow the transit of Ukrainian grain through Western Europe via sealed trains. The decision comes amid record-low corn yields in the EU and talks on restoring Kyiv-Budapest relations.

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Russian Attacks Deplete Reserves: Ukraine Seeks Additional Locomotives in Europe

Economy 10/05/2026, 21:16

Russian shelling has caused a locomotive shortage in Ukraine, threatening grain and ore exports. Kyiv is negotiating with the EU for emergency assistance.

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Russia's Attempt to Route Grain Exports Bypassing the Black Sea Fails, - Bloomberg

Economy 10/01/2026, 19:27

Russia's attempts to reroute grain exports bypassing the Black Sea have failed: alternative ports handle only a tenth of the volume, and logistics are unprofitable.

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Kaja Kallas Calls for a Moratorium on Attacks in the Black Sea: "Food Must Not Be a Weapon of War"

Politics 09/23/2026, 05:13

EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas called at the UN General Assembly for a moratorium on attacks in the Black Sea and for a new grain deal. Maritime grain exports from Ukraine have effectively halted since August, threatening a global food crisis.

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"We Are Waiting for Lists of Objects from Russia": Ukraine's Foreign Ministry Names Condition for an Energy Ceasefire

Politics 09/17/2026, 09:10

Ukraine's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Georgy Tikhii stated that Kyiv is ready to introduce an energy ceasefire and is waiting for specific lists of objects from Russia in order to agree on the details of the ceasefire regime.

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Economy 09/13/2026, 08:31

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From 'Grain Baron' to NABU Raids: The Chronology of Scandals Surrounding Oleg Kiper, Head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration

Politics 09/12/2026, 18:31

NABU carried out searches at the residence of Oleg Kiper, head of the Odesa RMA, as part of the 'Carthage' case: his phone was seized, but he himself is not a suspect. Styler has compiled a chronology of scandals — from a pension at 43 to 'grain' schemes and a vacation in Europe.

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Grain Collapse in Russia: Export Plunges 2.5-Fold as Agro-Holding Profits Crash by 99%

Economy 09/07/2026, 01:41

Russia's grain exports in August fell 2.5-fold due to port logistics disruptions, while the largest agro-holding's profits crashed by 99%. The Kremlin is preparing subsidies, but SVR analysts consider them insufficient to restore logistics.

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