Grain

Zelensky blasts Israel over purchase of stolen Ukrainian grain, threatens sanctions

Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned Israel's purchase of grain from Russian-occupied Ukrainian territories, stating it cannot be considered legitimate business and warning of sanctions.

|ByJAMES GENN, REUTERS
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media as he arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, April 23, 2026; illustrative.
A ship is docked at Haifa Port, Israel, July 24, 2022

Ukraine summons Israeli envoy in protest of Russian vessel's arrival in Haifa

A Ukrainian diplomatic source told Reuters earlier that Israel risks a diplomatic and legal response from Kyiv if it allows the vessel, Panormitis, to dock in the northern Israeli city.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
Russian Navy's patrol ship Bykov class corvette Dmitry Rogachev sails in Bosphorus, on its way to the Black Sea, in Istanbul, Turkey February 16, 2022 (Illustrative).

Ukraine to export grain to China, Egypt as five vessels enter Black Sea

After it invaded Ukraine last year, Moscow closed off the Black Sea ports of one of the world's biggest suppliers of grain.

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A Cargo ship sails followed by a Ukraine’s Coast Guard cutter through Bystre rivermouth, which connects the Black Sea and Danube, at a location given as Izmail district of Odesa region, Ukraine in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on July 15, 2022

Russia strikes Danube river grain port, Ukraine downs Iranian drones

The Ukrainian military reported shooting down 26 of the 38 Iranian-made attack drones it said were launched by Russia.

|ByREUTERS

IMF says suspension of Black Sea grain deal could raise grain prices 10-15%

The IMF on Tuesday forecast that global headline inflation would fall to 6.8% in 2023 from 8.7% in 2022, dropping to 5.2% in 2024, with core inflation declining more gradually to 6.0% in 2023.

JULY 25, 2023ByREUTERS
The Joint Coordination Centre officials are seen onboard Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni, carrying Ukrainian grain, during an inspection in the Black Sea off Kilyos, near Istanbul, Turkey August 3, 2022.

Kremlin accuses West of trying to sabotage its showcase Russia-Africa summit

Peskov said Russia's event would be crucial to be able to discuss grain supplies and what he called Moscow's responsible behavior and efforts to support world markets.

JULY 25, 2023ByREUTERS
Flags informing of the upcoming Russia-Africa summit fly in front of Saint Isaac's Cathedral in central Saint Petersburg, Russia, July 25, 2023.

Russia to deem Ukraine-bound ships 'potential carriers of military cargo' from Wednesday eve

"All ships proceeding to Ukrainian ports in Black Sea waters will be considered as potential carriers of military cargo," the Russian Defense Ministry stated.

JULY 19, 2023ByREUTERS
The Joint Coordination Centre officials are seen onboard Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni, carrying Ukrainian grain, during an inspection in the Black Sea off Kilyos, near Istanbul, Turkey August 3, 2022.

Russia is using Syrian border, Ukraine grain deal to blackmail Turkey - analysis

The UN Secretary-General says Russia's decision to exit the deal will "strike a blow to people in need everywhere,” according to the BBC.

JULY 18, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
The Joint Coordination Centre officials are seen onboard Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni, carrying Ukrainian grain, during an inspection in the Black Sea off Kilyos, near Istanbul, Turkey August 3, 2022.