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international-relations2 years ago

Russia Delivers Free Grain Shipments to Africa

Russia has begun sending free shipments of grain totaling up to 200,000 tonnes to six African countries, fulfilling a promise made by President Vladimir Putin. Ships have already left Russian ports for Burkina Faso and Somalia, with additional shipments to Eritrea, Zimbabwe, Mali, and the Central African Republic to follow. This comes after Russia withdrew from the UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal, which aimed to inject more wheat and other products into world markets. Ukraine, in response to the collapse of the deal, established a new Black Sea shipping corridor, with 151 ships using it since August.

via Al Jazeera English|
#africa#black-sea-deal#grain-shipments
conflict2 years ago

Russian Planes Drop Mines Along Ukraine's Grain Corridor, Affecting 700,000 Metric Tons of Exported Grain

Russian planes have reportedly dropped mines along the maritime corridor established by Ukraine in the western Black Sea to protect grain shipments to Europe and Africa. This marks the first time that the Russian Black Sea Fleet's aircraft have deployed sea mines. The mines could disrupt or halt Ukrainian grain shipments, impacting Ukraine's economy and global food supply. Despite successfully pushing Russian ships out of the western Black Sea, Ukrainian forces were unable to intercept the planes responsible for laying the mines. Ukraine has acquired minesweepers and other means to clear the mines, but the situation remains tense as the Russians may continue to drop more mines.

via Forbes|
#black-sea#conflict#grain-shipments
international-conflict2 years ago

Tensions rise as Zelensky seeks support in Washington while Russia's war in Ukraine continues

Russia's Ministry of Defense claims to have foiled another Ukrainian drone attack near the Crimean Peninsula, in addition to destroying two drones earlier in the day. Meanwhile, Russian missile attacks in the Donetsk region have injured 22 people. A second grain ship has left the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk, carrying Ukrainian wheat for Egypt, as part of Ukraine's temporary humanitarian corridor. Polish President Andrzej Duda expresses willingness to resolve the Ukraine grain dispute with President Volodymyr Zelensky as "friends." President Zelensky vows to liberate Bakhmut and two other key Ukrainian cities from Russian occupation during his visit to Washington, where the US announces $128 million in new security assistance to Ukraine. The Pentagon confirms that US support for Ukraine will continue even in the event of a potential government shutdown. The mixed reception of Zelensky's visit in Washington highlights the challenges Ukraine faces in navigating US politics and securing ongoing support.

via CNN|
#drone-attack#grain-shipments#international-conflict
international-trade2 years ago

Ukraine Explores New Black Sea Route for Grain Shipments

Ukraine is considering using its newly-tested Black Sea export corridor for grain shipments after successfully evacuating a vessel on the route last week. Russia's blockade of Ukrainian ports has prompted Ukraine to establish an alternative "humanitarian corridor" along the sea's western coastline. The country is finalizing a scheme with global insurers to cover grain ships traveling to and from its Black Sea ports. Ukraine has allocated $547 million for ship insurance to attract ship owners to its ports, which have come under fire from Russian forces.

via Reuters|
#black-sea#cargo-ships#grain-shipments
international-relations2 years ago

Ukraine Opens Humanitarian Corridor for Stranded Black Sea Ships

Ukraine has announced a "humanitarian corridor" in the Black Sea to release cargo ships trapped in its ports since the outbreak of war, a move that challenges Russia's de facto blockade. The corridor will initially apply to vessels such as container ships that have been stuck in Ukrainian ports since the invasion in February 2022. The Ukrainian navy has proposed the routes to the International Maritime Organization, stating that the corridor will primarily be used for civilian ships. Risks remain from mines and the military threat from Russia. Around 60 commercial ships have been stuck in Ukrainian ports, and Russia's decision to abandon a grain deal has worsened the global food crisis. Ukraine hopes that Turkish President Erdogan can convince Russian President Putin to rejoin the grain deal.

via Reuters|
#black-sea#grain-shipments#humanitarian-corridor
international-relations2 years ago

Russian Navy Warship Engages in High-Stakes Hunt for Grain Ships Amidst Ukrainian Drone Boat Threat

The Russian navy has positioned one of its warships, the corvette Sergey Kotov, in the southern Black Sea to intercept commercial vessels heading to Ukraine after Russia unilaterally withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative. With the collapse of the initiative, commercial shippers are reluctant to risk their ships on the route to Odesa. Ukrainian drone boats have already approached Sergey Kotov, highlighting the growing problem of unmanned surface vehicles for the Russian fleet. While Sergey Kotov may not survive her mission, her presence is enough to potentially enforce a blockade of Ukraine's grain ports.

via Forbes|
#black-sea-fleet#grain-shipments#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

"Global Food Crisis Looms as Russia Withdraws from Ukrainian Grain Deal"

Russia is facing pressure from China, Western nations, and developing countries at the UN Security Council to prevent a global food crisis and resume Ukrainian grain shipments. The U.N. and council members criticized Russia for attacking Ukrainian ports and violating international humanitarian law. Russia suspended the Black Sea Grain Initiative, citing obstacles in shipping its food and fertilizer to global markets. China urged Russia and the U.N. to work together to resume exports from both countries to maintain international food security. The U.S. accused Russia of using the Black Sea as blackmail and called for negotiations to resume. Developing countries warned of the impact of the cutoff in Ukrainian grain shipments, which has led to a rise in wheat prices. The U.N. warned of catastrophic consequences if a military incident occurs in the Black Sea.

via Yahoo News|
#food-crisis#grain-shipments#international-relations
international-relations2 years ago

Russia accused of sabotaging Ukraine's grain shipments deal.

Ukraine has accused Russia of sabotaging a deal that allows Ukrainian grain to be exported to international markets, putting the agreement under threat of "shutdown." The Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the United Nations last summer, requires Russia to allow free passage for ships carrying grain from three Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea. However, Russian representatives are preventing inspections of ships docked in Istanbul, which threatens the functioning of the Grain Initiative. The US ambassador to Ukraine, Bridget Brink, has also accused Russia of trying to choke Ukraine's economy and slow the flow of food.

via The Washington Post|
#black-sea-grain-initiative#bridget-brink#grain-shipments
business2 years ago

Russia pushes for 60-day extension in Black Sea grain talks.

Talks are ongoing to extend the U.N.-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allows grain shipments from Ukraine's Black Sea ports, after Russia proposed renewing the pact for just 60 days, half the term of the previous renewal. Ukraine rejected the proposal, saying the deal requires a 120-day renewal. The U.N. and Turkey, which facilitated the deal, said talks continue. The Kremlin repeated previous criticism that the deal does not address obstacles to its own food and fertiliser exports.

via Reuters|
#black-sea-grain-initiative#business#grain-shipments