Romania Takes Action to Clear Danube Logjam Following Ukraine Attack

Romania is working to clear a logjam of around 30 ships from Ukraine on the Danube River following Russia's attack on Ukraine's main river port. The Danube and its mouth, which is Ukraine's last waterborne grain export route, are congested with vessels. Despite the attack, Romanian authorities still expect a peak in traffic in August. Russia's attacks on Ukraine's civilian infrastructure on the Danube are being investigated as potential war crimes. The drone strikes on Izmail have impacted insurance coverage for shipments through the Danube, and Ukraine is considering providing insurance cover for ships going through the "grain corridor."