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Kernel CEO reminded in Davos that Ukraine does not pose a threat to EU farmers
The Ukrainian agricultural sector, despite the war, remains the pillar of the national economy and at the same time is part of the food infrastructure of Europe.
Russia restricts entry to its ports for ships that have previously been to Ukraine
Since the beginning of the year, Russia has begun to restrict the entry of ships that have previously been to Ukraine into its Black Sea ports.
New Greek tankers join Russia’s “shadow fleet” for the first time
Despite reputational risks and insurance restrictions, the profitability of the voyages was sufficient for two large Greek companies to take this step.
Russians claim attack on port terminal in Krasnodar region
On the evening of January 21, drones attacked terminals at the Taman port in the village of Volna, Temryuk district, Krasnodar region.
Russia will continue to attack underwater infrastructure in the Baltics, intelligence says
Moscow’s ability to use civilian and specialized vessels in the Baltic region for pressure and sabotage remains significant.
Russia circumvents sanctions to obtain spare parts for the sanctioned fleet
Russia has created a global network that allows the country to receive spare parts for Finnish company Wärtsilä engines through intermediaries, despite Western sanctions.
Polish farmers plan strike on border with Ukraine
According to the Polish side, Polish farmers plan to start a strike in front of the Dolgobychów-Uhrynów border crossing.
USPA purchased the first drones for its branches
The USPA has purchased an underwater remotely operated system (ROV) for the diving service of the Delta-pilot branch.
USPA denied information that shipowners are suspending calls to Ukrainian ports
The Ukrainian Sea Ports Administration noted that ships continue to call at Ukrainian ports, despite Russian shelling.
IMC reduced corn exports due to attacks on ports
At the same time, alternative routes — Romanian ports, the Danube, or land crossings on the western border — are significantly more expensive.
US seizes another sanctioned Russian tanker in the Caribbean Sea
The tanker Sagitta, which is part of the so-called “shadow fleet”, was detained as part of a US operation.
Export wheat in Ukraine is getting more expensive, but sales are restrained
Despite the increase in grain prices, farms refrain from active sales, counting on further growth in quotations.
Zelenskyy appointed former Minister of Infrastructure Kubrakov as his advisor
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Oleksandr Kubrakov as his advisor on infrastructure and community relations.
Thousands of Ukrainian seafarers may be left without jobs, — MTWTUU
The Ukrainian Maritime Transport Workers’ Union appealed to the Prime Minister of Ukraine regarding the inadmissibility of creating additional barriers for Ukrainian seafarers.
Russia expects the US to release Russian sailors from the captured tanker
Moscow expects the United States to release the Russian crew of a Venezuelan-linked tanker.
“Rosatom” representative at IMO session showed map of Russia with occupied territories of Ukraine
A representative of the Russian state nuclear energy corporation Rosatom used a map with invalid borders of Russia in a presentation.
The European Commission will organize an event in Brussels for potential concessionaires of the port of Chornomorsk
The European Commission will organize an event in Brussels for potential investors in the port of Chornomorsk.
Grain export logistics prices have risen by 25–35%
Grain exports through the western border crossings are suitable for oilseeds, but show problems with corn and wheat.
