Kremlin Says It’s Working to Minimize Impact of Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Grain Exports
Tit-for-tat attacks by Russia and Ukraine, both major grain exporters, on ports and vessels in recent weeks have shuttered grain terminals and forced shippers to delay or cancel loadings for dozens of cargoes during the peak export season.
On Monday, the Kremlin announced efforts to mitigate the consequences of Ukrainian assaults on Russia's grain exports as global wheat importers anticipate reduced supply due to attacks on Black Sea grain infrastructure. Russia and Ukraine, both significant grain exporters, have engaged in tit-for-tat strikes on ports and vessels recently, leading to the closure of grain terminals and delays or cancellations of numerous shipments during the busiest export period.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that measures would be implemented and refined to guarantee the timely and complete shipping of all grain destined for export, although he did not offer further specifics. President Vladimir Putin had previously acknowledged Russia's challenges with agricultural exports but assured officials would address them, promising no shortages on global markets.
Putin estimated Russia would have around 60 million metric tons of grain available for export during the current season. Russian grain exports are anticipated to rise to 2.2 million tons in August, compared to 1.95 million in July, according to Sovecon consultancy. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has classified The Moscow Times as an undesirable organization, criminalizing its activities and putting its personnel at risk of prosecution, following its previous designation as a foreign agent.
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