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The number of ships going by the “grain corridor” fell to an anti-record
Updating the current number of vessel departures from Ukrainian ports trimmed on the river, on average, 2-3 vessels per day.
Ukraine signed a memorandum with Karpowership regarding the use of floating thermal power plants
State energy trader JSC “Energy Company of Ukraine” signed a memorandum of understanding with Turkish Karpowership.
Russia increased oil exports through its ports
Since the beginning of January, sea exports of russian raw oil have grown in all directions.
14 vessels are blocked in Kherson port
14 merchant vessels remain blocked in the seaport of Kherson, 7 of which belong to Turkish owners.
Oil prices are rising before the embargo on russian oil products
Oil prices rose slightly on Thursday, January 26. The market is waiting for the start of the EU ban on russian oil products.
Odesa port was included in the UNESCO protection zone
The historical center of the city of Odesa was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. The territory of the Odesa port was also included in the security zone.
PACE adopted a resolution on ecocide
The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe adopted the resolution “Impact of armed conflicts on the environment”, about ecocide during the war.
The Bulgarian Navy neutralized two mines in the Black Sea
Within two days, the Bulgarian naval forces neutralized two sea mines in the Black Sea.
Two Turkish vessels were damaged during shelling by the russians in Kherson
The russians hit a Turkish-flagged civilian ship in the Kherson seaport. Another vessel, which was standing nearby, was also damaged.
The Ukrainian agricultural sector will receive 25 million euros from the EBRD
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), with the assistance of the Dutch government, will provide 25 million euros to support the agricultural sector of Ukraine.
Three more vessels are being prepared for shipment as part of Grain from Ukraine
Three bulkers with Ukrainian wheat are planned to be sent to Kenya, Yemen and Sudan.
After a large-scale fire in the port of Moldova, the elevator will be demolished
The investigation showed that the silos at the elevator in the port of Giurgiulesti were installed with numerous violations.
Two deputy heads of the Shipping Administration were dismissed
The Cabinet of Ministers dismissed the deputy heads of the Shipping Administration, Anatoly Ivankevich and Viktor Vyshnyov.
UZ concluded contracts with Exxonmobil for the supply of diesel fuel
At the end of December, JSC “Ukrzaliznytsia” concluded agreements with Lithuanian Orlen Lietuva and Singaporean Exxonmobil Asia Pacific PTE. LTD on the purchase of diesel fuel.
Zelenskyy provided sanctions against Novinskyi, the owner of Smart Maritime Group
By decree of January 24, the President of Ukraine imposed sanctions against 10 people. Among them is oligarch and businessman Vadym Novinskyi.
The Deputy Minister of Infrastructure was sent under 24-hour house arrest
The Supreme Anti-Corruption Court (HCC) sent Vasyl Lozynskyi, former Deputy Minister of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure, under 24-hour house arrest.
Currently, there is a question about the continuation of the “grain initiative”, – Ambassador Bodnar” > Currently, there is a question about the continuation of the “grain initiative”, – Ambassador Bodnar
The grain agreement expires in less than 60 days. Currently, there is a question about the continuation of the initiative.
Grain 2022: the blockade of ports, the “grain corridor” and the flames of war
Russia’s full-scale invasion affected every part in Ukraine’s state machine. Export — one of the most important drives of the Ukrainian economy — was under threat of destruction. Everyone suffered losses – farmers, shippers and buyers, but Ukraine withstood and continues to accept the challenges of wartime, despite the enemy’s efforts to destroy, in particular, its grain industry, from seaports to elevators.
