Economy
The invaders export stolen Ukrainian grain through Skadovsk port
The Russians continue to rob the civilian population. In particular, they export stolen Ukrainian grain through the port of occupied Skadovsk.
Croatia offered its ports for the export of Ukrainian grain
Croatia offered its Adriatic ports and railway to transport Ukrainian grain after Russia’s failure of the Grain Agreement.
The US is not considering a military blockade of the Black Sea
The US is “not actively considering” the possibility of organizing a military blockade in the Black Sea so that the Grain Agreement can continue to work without Russia.
The ex-head of the Shipping Administration was appointed Deputy Minister of Economy
The Cabinet of Ministers appointed Vitaly Kindrativ, the former head of the Customs Administration (now the Shipping Administration), as Deputy Minister of Economy.
The Russian Federation has withdrawn guarantees of navigation safety in the Black Sea
Russia has withdrawn from the Grains Agreement, as well as withdrawn shipping safety guarantees and declared the northwestern part of the Black Sea “dangerous”.
34,000 tons of barley were sent by caravan to Constanta
Transshipment of agricultural products to a vessel with a deadweight of more than 45,000 tons is currently underway.
The NATO Secretary General condemned Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg condemned Russia’s unilateral decision to withdraw from the Grain Agreement.
USPA: the world did not receive 25 million tons of agricultural products due to the Russian Federation
The world did not receive an additional 25 million tons of agricultural products due to Russian sabotage of the “grain corridor”.
Insurers review work in the Black Sea because of the Grain Agreement
Russia’s withdrawal from the Grain Agreement has prompted insurance companies to review their coverage policies for cargo ships operating in the Black Sea.
The UN and the EU will conduct an assessment of the ports of Odesa and Reni: details
UNODC and UNOPS experts will assess the capacity at the border in the ports of Odesa and Reni.
