Russia can’t blockade Ukraine’s grain ports, so it bombs them—exports could drop a third
The heaviest strikes are expected during the July harvest.
Browsing Tag
Ukrainian grain
56 posts
Ukraine launches push to sync sanctions with allies — Russia’s shadow grain fleet first on the list
President Zelenskyy announced that Kyiv is building a system against Russia's shadow grain fleet modeled on its work against the shadow oil fleet, with sharper sanctions coordination with partners coming in May.
“In any normal country” buying stolen goods is a crime, Zelenskyy says — Ukraine readies sanctions over Russian-stolen grain unloaded in Israel
Ukraine's sanctions package will cover transporters and individuals and entities profiting from the scheme, according to the President.
Ukraine summons Israeli ambassador — for second Russian stolen-grain vessel to reach Haifa
Russia loots Ukrainian grain and then loads in onto ships. Israel unloads it at port and calls it trade.
Egypt was Russia’s biggest stolen-grain customer. Now it pledges to buy Ukrainian wheat instead.
Cairo pledged to stop accepting Russian-supplied grain from occupied Ukrainian territories after a call with Zelenskyy – just as Putin pitched Egypt as a hub for Russian commodities.
Ukraine exposes 1,000-ship Russian “shadow fleet” using fake flags to fund war
Ukraine's new tracking portal reveals how Moscow transforms stolen grain and oil into weapons funding,
Danish company reportedly helps Russians export Ukrainian grain from occupied Berdiansk
A subsidiary of Danish inspection company Baltic Control helped Russian firms export at least 172,000 tons of grain from occupied Berdiansk between March 2024 and May 2025, leaked documents obtained by Ukrainian investigators show.
Russian vessel reroutes Ukrainian stolen wheat cargo from Syria to Egypt – OCCRP
A Russian company with a history of selling grain from occupied Ukrainian territories exported over 20,000 tons of wheat to Egypt last month.
Russia doubles cargo turnover at occupied Mariupol port in 2024
Russian occupying authorities report doubling cargo turnover at Mariupol port to 350,000 tons in 2024, while planning major infrastructure expansion.
Ukraine ready to deliver grain to Syria to prevent food crisis after Assad’s fall
Zelenskyy ordered the government to establish delivery mechanisms as Ukraine, a major grain exporter, plans to send humanitarian food supplies.
Reuters: Ukrainian corn seed exports to EU surge amid wartime trade shifts
Ukraine’s corn seed exports to the EU rose to $121 million in 2023, up from $22 million in 2021, though European farmers fear increased competition.
UK intel: Russia’s September missile strike on grain ship likely due to poor targeting
On 11 September 2024, Russia's missile strike on the grain ship MV Aya was likely unintentional, caused by poor targeting procedures and outdated munitions, per UK intelligence.
Russians hit grain trucks in Ukraine’s Sumy, claiming it was a military convoy
A Russian missile attack on a grain truck convoy in Sumy Oblast on 31 August evening resulted in one civilian death, four injuries, and damage to approximately 20 vehicles. Russian military sources claim it was a military target.
Moldova eases transit rules for Ukrainian grain bound for Romanian ports
Moldova simplifies Ukrainian grain transit to Romanian ports, waiving phytosanitary control to address border congestion due to increased goods flow from Ukraine.
Polish MP: Poland, Ukraine nearing deal on grain imports amid farmer protests
Ahead of Polish-Ukrainian gov't talks, an MP from Poland's ruling bloc is positive on grain deal talks, while the Polish Agriculture Minister says negotiations are difficult. Ukraine is against any transit bans.
Politico: France joins Poland in push for further restrictions on Ukrainian agricultural imports
Despite their public solidarity, Polish and French leaders agreed to push for measures that could significantly impact Ukraine's trade revenue, with European Commission estimates indicating a potential loss of €1.2 billion,
Over 1,000 civilian ships defy Russia, transit Ukraine’s Black Sea “grain corridor”
Over 1,000 civilian vessels have exported around 30 million tons through Ukraine's "grain corridor" in the Black Sea, defying Russian efforts to deter maritime traffic and undermine international support.
Polish farmers stage massive protest in Warsaw over EU Green Deal, Ukrainian imports
In front of the Polish PM's Office, farmers burn tires & a coffin symbolizing the potential "death" of their agriculture sector amid EU policies and "Ukrainian competition."
Poland’s paradox: blockading Ukraine trade, continuing Russia imports
On the surface, Poland's blockade of Ukrainian trucks at the border looks like defense of its farmers. But an exposé by Ukrainian journalists unmasks Poland's simultaneous embrace of now-banned imports from Russia, funneling cash to the very enemy it claims to resist.
EU to increase checks on Ukrainian grain transport as farmer protests persist
The move aims to address the concerns of protesting farmers across Europe and facilitate trade that benefits the entire bloc, the EU Transport Commissioner said.