Ukraine welcomes first cargo ships as Russia withdraws from grain agreement

Two cargo ships have docked in Ukraine's port of Chornomorsk, marking the first civilian vessels to arrive since Russia withdrew from a grain deal. The temporary Black Sea corridor established by Ukraine aims to evacuate ships stuck in Ukrainian ports since the war broke out. The ships will be delivering 20,000 tons of wheat to Africa and Asia. Russia's withdrawal from the deal has led to increased attacks on the Odesa region's port infrastructure and grain silos. Ukraine has sought alternative transport routes, but land transport costs are higher, and the Danube's ports struggle to handle the same volume as seaports.