Russia rerouting grain exports to Baltic Sea
Russian grain exporters are finding a conduit through Baltic Sea facilities as the country reroutes shipments amid Ukrainian drone attacks in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, Reuters reported, citing industry traders and observers. At war since Russia’s February 2022 invasion of Ukraine, the two countries recently have intensified their attacks on each other’s grain storage...
Playing Russian roulette with fertilizers
Russian fertilizer exports are booming, largely driven by soaring sales to European customers. This trend sparks fierce debates in Europe on whether to restrict fertilizer flowing from the east, which could fuel food inflation in the European Union (EU). However, an alternative might be much worse, as the risk of fertilizer imports eventually being weaponized...