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The illegal export of Ukrainian grain by Russian forces has become a critical issue, with reports indicating significant quantities of grain being loaded onto ships in Mariupol. This act of grain theft, along with the Kremlin's aggressive takeover of grain businesses, adds a layer of complexity to the situation. The impact is felt globally, as grain harvesting rates in Russia are plummeting, affecting market stability and food security worldwide. Sanctions from the US target networks involved in aiding these illegal activities, aiming to curb the crisis. Efforts by Ukraine, the UK, and Lithuania to detect and prevent the transfer of stolen grain are underway, highlighting the international community's response. Compounding these challenges is the looming threat of Romanian officials potentially halting Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea, further complicating the region's agricultural dynamics.

What is the extent of Russian grain theft from Ukraine?

Russian forces have been reported to export large quantities of Ukrainian grain, with over 180,000 tons confirmed stolen from Mariupol's ports recently. This illegal activity is part of a broader strategy by Russia to destabilize the Ukrainian economy and exert control over agricultural resources.

How is the international community responding to Russian grain theft?

The international community, including the US, has imposed sanctions targeting companies and individuals aiding in grain theft. Additionally, collaborative efforts by Ukraine, the UK, and Lithuania focus on establishing systems to detect and prevent the illegal trade of grain, aiming to mitigate the adverse effects on global food security.

What are the economic implications of declining grain harvests in Russia?

The rapid decline in Russian grain harvest rates poses significant economic challenges, potentially leading to increased grain prices and impacting global food supply chains. Economic instability within Russia's agricultural sector also threatens international trade agreements and food security, emphasizing the need for strategic international responses.

How does the grain theft affect Ukraine politically and economically?

Grain theft undermines the Ukrainian economy by depriving it of vital export revenues and destabilizing agricultural operations. Politically, it creates tension with international allies working to support Ukraine's sovereignty and economic recovery while challenging diplomatic relations with neighboring countries impacted by disrupted grain supply routes.

What measures are being taken to protect Ukrainian grain exports?

Ukraine, in collaboration with international partners, has implemented schemes like the Grain Verification Scheme to trace the origins of exported grain and block illegal shipments. Political dialogues focus on ensuring secure passage for Ukrainian exports via alternative routes, bolstering both economic resilience and agricultural sustainability amid ongoing crises.

How do sanctions imposed by the US affect Russian agricultural industries?

US sanctions significantly impact Russian agricultural industries by restricting access to international markets and financial systems. These sanctions aim to deter illegal activities and force compliance with international law, ultimately aiming to curb the economic gains Russia seeks through its control and exploitation of agricultural resources.

What is the role of Romania in the Ukrainian grain export situation?

Romania plays a critical role as a transit point for Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea. However, recent political statements suggest potential restrictions on this transit, which could further isolate Ukraine's economy and limit its capacity to reach global markets, thereby exacerbating the economic fallout from ongoing agricultural thefts.

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зерно Import of Ukrainian grain to Poland has been suspended at least until July Grain imports from Ukraine to Poland will be temporarily suspended at least until July. 4 529 57 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зерно Ukrainian grain will be transported through Poland without unloading on its territory Ukrainian grain will be transported through Poland to third countries without unloading in Republic of Poland. 4 683 4 World

зерно During 8 months of operation of "grain corridor" Ukraine exported more than 26 million tons of agricultural products, - Ministry of Agrarian Policy From August 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, Ukraine exported 26.3 million tons of agricultural products. At the same time, the number of ships with Ukrainian agricultural products passing through the Bosphorus per day remains critically low 865 25 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зерно Export of grain: it is sold for nothing and money is not returned to country, - Mass media Money from the sale of Ukrainian grain settles outside the borders of our country, depriving the state of a part of taxes and foreign exchange earnings. 44 704 124 Society

земля,украина,киев,весна,шаромова,сельское,хозяйство,сх Ukraine expects to harvest 45 million tons of crops this year, - Shmyhal This year, Ukraine is expected to be fully self-sufficient in grain and food, with a harvest of 45 million tons of grains and pulses. 1 940 34 Previously in trend: War

зерно,корабель Last week, 22 ships with agricultural products left Ukrainian ports The Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, together with their comrades in the groups, are making every effort to ensure the safety of shipping in order to overcome the food crisis. 335 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зерно,ємен Ukraine will send 30,000 tons of wheat to Yemen as part of Grain from Ukraine program Yemen will receive 30,000 tons of Ukrainian humanitarian wheat within the Grain From Ukraine program. 664 13 Incidents

зерно Grain agreement was extended for another 120 days, - Kubrakov Ukraine has reached agreements with Turkey and the UN regarding the extension of the grain agreement for 120 days. 1 441 9 Economics

зерно Grain agreement should be open-ended and automatically extended for 120 days, - Shmyhal Ukraine insists that the grain agreement be open-ended and automatically extended for 120 days. 520 7 Previously in trend: War

зерно Grain agreement extended for 120 days - UN The UN emphasizes that the grain agreement provides for a 120-day extension, although Russia insists on a 60-day extension. 3 397 8 Previously in trend: War

зерно Grain agreement was extended on previous terms for 60 days, - Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation On March 14, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Oleksandr Hrushko announced that the grain agreement was extended for 60 days on the previous terms. 3 193 23 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зерно Russia agrees to extend "grain deal" for 60 days - Russian Foreign Ministry Russia has no objections to extending the "grain deal", but only for 60 days. 3 711 18 World

зерно UN negotiations with Russia regarding extension of grain agreement have started in Geneva Negotiations began in Geneva between UN officials and Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Serhiy Vershinin regarding the possible extension of the agreement on the safe export of grain from the Black Sea ports of Ukraine. 1 354 10 Previously in trend: War

зерно Last week, 23 ships with agricultural products left Ukrainian ports, - Navy As part of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, 123 ships with Ukrainian agricultural products left Black Sea ports last week. 522 0 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зерно Turkey is working on extending "grain agreement", - Foreign Minister Сavusoglu Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlt Сavusoglu said on Sunday that Ankara is making every effort to extend the "grain agreement". 1 636 39 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

блінкен G20 statement against war in Ukraine was blocked by Russia and China. Russian Federation also refuses to extend grain agreement, - Blinken China sided with Russia in the G20 format, blocking the adoption of a joint position against the Russian Federation’s war in Ukraine and with a call to respect the UN Charter and international norms. 12 138 87 Previously in trend: War

зерно,ячмінь Russians forbid farmers in occupied Luhansk region to sell grain - General Staff The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine released information about Russian occupants blocking the ability of farmers in Luhansk region to harvest. 2 400 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зеленський Construction of own grain terminals in EU, Asia and Africa will become priority in post-war reconstruction of Ukraine, - Zelensky Construction of electricity storage facilities, as well as own grain terminals in the EU, Asia and Africa will become a priority in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine. 1 942 34 Economics

зерно Negotiations on extension of grain agreement will begin in a week, - Ministry of Infrastructure Negotiations on the extension of the Black Sea Grain Corridor agreement will begin in a week. The Infrastructure Ministry hopes that an agreement will be reached. 456 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

фредеріксен Denmark has joined Grain from Ukraine initiative, - Prime Minister Frederiksen Denmark has joined the Ukrainian grain initiative Grain from Ukraine. 1 033 1 Economics

зерно,порт,корабель,продовольство During week, 18 ships with 664,000 tons of food left ports of Odesa. PHOTOS As part of the Grain Initiative, 18 ships exported 664,000 tons of food from the ports of Odesa during the week. This is a third less than the volume of exports for the week before last. 865 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зерно Ukraine and Ghana are considering possibility of creating logistics hubs for food storage The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Mykola Solskyi and the Minister of Food and Agriculture of the Republic of Ghana Owusu Afriyie Akoto discussed the deepening of cooperation in the field of agriculture and the expansion of international trade and economic relations. 701 15 Incidents

сбу Man who helped occupiers export Ukrainian grain to Russia was detained in Kharkiv region, - SSU. PHOTOS The former chief engineer of the "Kupiansk Combine of Bread Products" supported the Russian invaders during the seizure of part of the region. 5 854 21 Previously in trend: War

зерно UN Secretary General Guterres appoints new coordinator for Black Sea Grain Initiative UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Abdullah Abdul Samad Dashti as the new coordinator of the Black Sea Grain Initiative 1 041 8 War in Ukraine

зерно,корабель More than 400,000 tons of agricultural products were exported from ports of Great Odesa in two days. PHOTOS As part of the "Grain Initiative", 11 ships exported 422,000 tons of agricultural products to Africa, Asia and Europe in 2 days from the ports of Great Odesa. 614 1 Previously in trend: War

зерно 44% of grain exported from Ukraine was received by Europe, 16% by Turkey, 14% by African countries, - Erdogan У межах "зернової угоди" про вивезення із морських портів України українського продовольства Туреччина отримала 16%. 4 348 40 Previously in trend: War

зерно,корабель In two days, 5 ships with 221 thousand tons of agricultural products for Africa and Asia left ports of Odesa. PHOTOS As part of the "Grain Initiative", 5 ships with 221,000 tons of agricultural products left the ports of Odesa for Africa and Asia. 667 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

корабель,сирія This year, Russia exported more than 500,000 tons of grain to Syria from occupied Crimea, - Reuters This year, Russia increased the export of wheat stolen from Ukraine to Syria 17 times. 800 10 War in Ukraine

корабель 7 ships with 182,000 tons of agricultural products for Africa, Asia, and Europe left ports of Odesa in two days As part of the "Grain Initiative", 7 ships with 182,000 tons of agricultural products for Africa, Asia, and Europe left the ports of Odesa in two days. 473 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зерно During December 17, 4 ships with food left Ukrainian ports Four dry cargo ships with corn, wheat and sunflower seeds left Ukrainian ports on Saturday. 648 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зерно In two days, 4 vessels with 145,000 tons of wheat for Asia left ports of Great Odesa As part of the "Grain Initiative", 14 million tons of Ukrainian agricultural products were sent to countries around the world. 300 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зерно,порт,агропродукція Another 8 ships with 238.6 thousand tons of agricultural products for countries of Asia and Europe left ports of Odesa. PHOTOS As part of the "Grain Initiative", 8 ships with 238.6 thousand tons of agricultural products left the ports of Odesa for Asia and Europe. 1 015 19 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зеленський Zelensky talked to Erdogan about assistance and expansion of grain corridor President Volodymyr Zelensky informed that he had a phone conversation with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. 3 277 30 Previously in trend: War

зерно On December 8, 3 ships with 78.6 thousand tons of agricultural products for Africa and Asia left ports of Odesa. PHOTOS Since August 1, 531 ships left the ports of Odesa, which exported 13.3 million tons of Ukrainian food to the countries of Asia, Europe, and Africa. 404 2 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зерно,ефіопія Second ship with 30,000 tons of humanitarian cargo of wheat left Ukraine for Ethiopia. PHOTOS The second vessel with Ukrainian wheat as part of the "GrainFromUkraine" initiative left for Ethiopia. 2 174 23 Previously in trend: War

зерно,порт,експорт First ship with Ukrainian wheat arrived in Ethiopia within initiative "Grain from Ukraine" - Zelensky. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky announced information about first ship with Ukrainian wheat within an initiative "GrainFromUkraine" arrived in Ethiopia. 1 972 30 Economics

зерно On November 29, three vessels with agricultural products for Asia and Europe left Odesa ports, - Ministry of Infrastructure Three more ships with 61,000 tons of agricultural products for Asia and Europe left the ports of Odesa. 477 5 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зеленський Initiative "Grain from Ukraine" has already accumulated more than $180 million, - Zelensky The Grain from Ukraine initiative has become the largest Ukrainian humanitarian initiative with over $180 million already accumulated. 1 486 12 Previously in trend: War

зерно Russians stole almost 900 tons of grain from Starobilsk elevator Russian occupants continue to rob Ukrainian grain. Almost 900 tons of various grain was stolen in Starobilsk district of Luhansk region. 1 432 8 War in Ukraine

зерно 7 ships with 248,000 tons of agricultural products for Asia and Europe left Odesa ports As part of the "grain initiative", seven ships with agricultural products left Ukrainian ports. 611 6 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

кроо They talked about European integration, confiscation of Russian money and "Grain from Ukraine" initiative - Shmyhal met with Belgian Prime Minister Croo Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal during a meeting with Prime Minister Alexander de Croo discussed a number of issues, including the European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Ukraine. 757 9 Economics

зеленський Ukraine will save at least 5 million people from hunger with grain, - Zelensky Ukrainian food will be sent to countries in Africa and Asia within the framework of the new international initiative Grain from Ukraine. 2 205 42 World

зерно,порт,експорт "Grain Agreement": 76 ships are waiting for permission to enter ports of Ukraine As part of the "grain initiative", on Monday, November 21, three ships with agricultural products left Ukrainian ports, 76 are awaiting permission to enter. 528 1 Previously in trend: War

зерно,порт,експорт In 2 days, 9 ships with 162 thousand tons of agricultural products left ports of Odesa for countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe. PHOTOS As part of the "Grain Initiative", over the last two days, 9 ships with 162,000 tons of agricultural products for the countries of Africa, Asia, and Europe left the ports of Odessa. 1 233 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

корабель Grain agreement was extended for 120 days, - Ministry of Infrastructure The agreement, which allowed the resumption of food exports from the ports of Ukraine, was extended for 120 days. The decision was made in Istanbul. The United Nations and Turkey remained guarantors of the Initiative. 2 019 13 Previously in trend: War

зерно,порт,експорт Over past two days, 12 ships with 400,000 tons of agricultural products for countries in Africa, Asia, and Europe left ports of Odesa. PHOTOS As part of the "Grain Initiative", 12 ships with 400,000 tons of agricultural products for African, Asian, and European countries left the ports of Odesa in the last two days. 1 034 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

зерно Russian occupiers are taking away Ukrainian harvest from Mariupol region, - Andryushchenko. VIDEO Russian invaders daily take away Ukrainian harvest with grain trucks from all granaries and elevators of Mariupol region. 3 640 14 Previously in trend: War

зерно,порт Russia made demands at negotiations with UN regarding grain agreement Russia reiterated its desire for unimpeded access to world markets for its food and fertilizer exports at talks with UN officials in Geneva. 21 605 39 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine