Russia Turns to Arctic WW2 Route to Export Grain
Russia, the world's largest wheat exporter, has turned to an Arctic World War II shipping route to export grain for the first time as the conflict in Ukraine stalls Black Sea trade and officials…
Palau-flagged bulk carrier Aroyat arrives to the sea port of Chornomorsk for loading with grain, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near Odesa, Ukraine September 16, 2023. REUTERS/Stringer
MOSCOW, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, has turned to an Arctic World War II shipping route to export grain for the first time as the conflict in Ukraine stalls Black Sea trade and officials warn of risks in the NATO-controlled Baltic Sea.
Russia and Ukraine have been attacking each other’s ports and vessels since the new grain marketing season started in July, bringing the once booming Black Sea agriculture trade to a standstill.
Russia, keen to keep its key grain customers in the Middle East and Asia, sought to reroute exports to Baltic Sea ports, subsidizing rail transport from fertile southern regions, but also eyed opportunities in the Arctic.
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