Ukrainian port welcomes first cargo ships post-Russian grain deal exit

Two cargo ships have arrived in the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk, using a temporary Black Sea corridor established by Ukraine after Russia's withdrawal from a grain deal. The ships are the first civilian vessels to reach the Odesa ports since Russia exited the agreement. Ukraine's economy heavily relies on farming, and the country had been exporting its grain safely under a UN and Turkey-brokered deal. However, Russia withdrew from the agreement, leading Ukraine to reroute transport through the Danube River and road and rail links into Europe. The interim Black Sea corridor was opened due to concerns of possible Russian attacks on civilian vessels.