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.
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Unprecedented: 160 tons of Ukrainian grain dumped in Poland
Kyiv reports the largest sabotage attack hampering Ukraine's agricultural exports in Poland since Russia's 2022 invasion.
Ukrainian exports by its sea corridor reach 22 million tons of cargo despite Russian infrastructure attacks
Secured sea export routes became the result of Ukrainian successful operations against the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which had blocked Ukrainian ports at the beginning of the war.
Polish farmers take to roads opposing prolonged tariff-free Ukraine food imports
Polish farmers, in nationwide protests, decry the policy on duty-free Ukrainian agricultural imports, claiming it undercuts domestic prices and threatens their livelihoods. The gov't seeks a balanced solution, mindful of EU laws and Ukrainian relations.
Ukraine ranks as third largest agricultural supplier to EU
From January to October 2023, Ukraine holds the third position in the volume of agricultural imports to the EU, with a total of €12.843 billion.
Ukraine’s sunflower seeds plundered by Russia and shipped to Türkiye
An investigation by OSINT analysts revealed how Russia is using ports in occupied Crimea and Türkiye to illegally export thousands of tons of sunflower seeds stolen from the occupied territories of southern Ukraine.
Qatar contributes $20 million to “Grain from Ukraine” initiative
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy highlighted Qatar's contribution and assured that Ukraine, despite Russia's attempts to disrupt peaceful navigation in the Black Sea, will continue to guarantee global food security.
Minister: Ukraine exports 15 mn tons of cargo via Black Sea corridor in five months amid Russia’s blockade
Amid Russia's ongoing sea blockade of Ukraine's ports, Ukraine has shipped 15 million tons of cargo over five months using newly established temporary routes after Russia's withdrawal from the UN-brokered grain deal.
France transfers second vessel to aid Ukraine’s grain exports
"The vessel will assist in exporting grains to help feed the world," the French Minister of Transport said.
Russia stole nearly 8 million tons of harvest in occupied Ukraine
Approximately 6.4 million tons of wheat and nearly 1.5 million tons of sunflower seeds were harvested in Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories this year, NASA Harvest revealed.
Grain from Ukraine summit’s statement: Starvation of civilians as warfare tactic prohibited
The Grain from Ukraine Summit underscores food security amid Russia's aggression against Ukraine, advocating consequences for threats to global food supplies.
Russia’s “unprecedented” Ukrainian grain theft premeditated war crime, legal report suggests
The grand pillaging was planned ahead of the invasion and is purposefully designed to starve populations in Global South, Global Rights Compliance says
Ship with Ukrainian grain from Odesa splits in half near Turkish coast
It most likely happened due to a severe Black Sea storm.
Zelenskyy, Cameron discuss military assistance, grain corridors in Kyiv
On 16 November, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and David Cameron, the newly appointed UK's Secretary of State for…
Vice PM: Ukraine exports 1.5 mn tons of agri products amid Russia’s seaport blockade
Despite Russia's blockade of Ukrainian seaports, Ukraine successfully exports 1.5 million tons of agricultural products via alternative sea routes, showcasing national resilience and commitment to maintaining maritime trade
Ukraine mulls 57,000-tonne grain aid for Nigeria and Sudan as humanitarian gesture
As part of the Grain from Ukraine humanitarian food program, Ukraine may send 57,000 tonnes of grain to Nigeria and Sudan, according to the Ukrainian Agriculture Ministry.
Ukraine’s key Black Sea ports resume grain shipments despite Russian threats
Ten ships have already sailed from Ukraine's reopened sea ports to export grain despite Russia's grain deal withdrawal and ongoing threats.
Grain dispute: how Poland and Ukraine can reach a solution
It's not only about wartime exports -- Ukraine's EU integration is at stake.
RMF24: Polish Foreign Ministry surprised by PM’s statement on supply of weapons to Ukraine
Uncoordinated statement by Polish Prime Minister on supply of weapons to Ukraine leaves Polish Foreign Ministry surprised.
Romania and Ukraine work together to regulate Ukrainian grain exports
Romania and Ukraine agree on plan to control Ukrainian grain exports.