WorldUkraine faces race against time as Russia chokes Black Sea ports

Russia’s attacks on Ukrainian ports and vessels are driving shipowners away from the Black Sea, threatening agriculture and steel, two key parts of Ukraine’s economy. Grain logistics costs have risen, exports have fallen, and Kyiv is seeking alternative routes through Poland, Moldova and Romania, along with EU support, before the corn harvest strains storage capacity.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-11 17:07Original