Exports from Ukrainian ports reached a record since the Russian invasion

More agricultural products have been shipped from Ukrainian ports than at any time since the Russian invasion.

In December, more agricultural products were exported from the ports of Ukraine than in any period since the invasion of the Russian Federation, the British Ministry of Defense reported on the social network X.

The increase in export volumes is associated with the restoration of the main Black Sea ports of Ukraine and the creation of a sea corridor.

As noted by British intelligence, the export figure in December exceeded the monthly volumes that Ukraine sent during the Black Sea Grain Initiative, mediated by the UN and Turkey. At that time, Russian inspectors in the Bosphorus sabotaged Ukrainian sea exports to the maximum extent.

The British military also noted that the record exports were ensured thanks to Ukraine’s actions in the western part of the Black Sea, where Russian ships can no longer feel safe.

In addition, market confidence is supported by a reduction in UK-brokered insurance under the Unity Facility insurance package. And, finally, one more factor is the announcement of the creation of a coalition by Turkey, Romania and Bulgaria for demining the Black Sea.

As a reminder, 515 ships have already used the Black Sea Humanitarian Corridor. 16.5 million tons of grain and other goods were delivered to them.

Earlier, USM reported that Turkey, Bulgaria and Romania signed an agreement on the joint fight against sea mines in the Black Sea. The memorandum provides for the establishment of a mine action task force among the three NATO allies to combat drifting mines.

Later, there was information that Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey could start demining the Black Sea in  summer. Each of the parties has its own specifics for the implementation of the tripartite memorandum signed on January 11.