The seaport is one of Russia’s largest by volume and among the biggest in Europe, crucial to the export of Russian grain, oil, and other products to countries around the world.
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Erdogan Urges Resumption of Grain Deal in Call With Putin
The Turkish president urged a resumption of the agreement that allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea, and called on both Russia and Ukraine not to escalate tensions.
As Russia Strikes Ports, Ukraine Scrambles to Continue Grain Exports
Their grain and sunflower oil once helped feed the world. Now, even their backup routes to the international market have become targets.
Ukraine’s Grain Lifeline in Danube Ports Comes Under Russia Threat
Since the collapse of the Black Sea grain deal two weeks ago, small ports on the Danube River are the only shipping outlet for millions of tons of grain.
Putin, at Summit With African Leaders, Casts West as Mutual Foe
At a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin offered free grain as he sought to shore up ties with the continent. But lower-than-hoped-for attendance among African leaders hinted at tempering support.
Putin Promises Free Grain at Africa Summit, Aiming to Help Russia’s Image
At a summit for African countries, the Russian president insisted that Western hypocrisy rather than his invasion of Ukraine was to blame for disruptions in the global food supply.
Russia Steps Up Strikes on Ukraine Grain Ports as U.S. Warns of Ship Attacks
A White House official said Moscow might stage an attack on a commercial ship and blame Ukraine.
Russia Hits Grain Ports in Odesa and Threatens Ships Headed to Ukraine
Ukraine accused Moscow of specifically targeting the infrastructure for exporting food, after Russia pulled out of an agreement allowing ships carrying grain to sail past its Black Sea blockade.
The U.S. Announces $750 Million in Aid for Ukraine
The new funds will go toward food assistance, health and hygienic care, and providing emergency shelter, the agency said.
Black Sea Grain Deal in Balance as Deadline Looms Again
Russia has repeatedly threatened to pull out of the wartime export agreement, which has helped stabilize global grain prices and avert famines. The latest deadline to renew it is Monday.