Russia begins shifting grain exports from Black Sea to Baltic Sea

Russian grain exporters have begun changing their supply routes, increasingly turning to Baltic Sea ports instead of the traditionally used Black Sea and Azov Sea ports, TVNET reports.

Reason — threats at ports and at sea

The main driver behind this shift is Ukraine's ongoing attacks on ships and port infrastructure in the Black Sea region. These attacks have raised risks for cargo carriers and made it harder to export grain through the usual transit points.

What it means

The change in grain export routes shows that the war's impact on Ukraine continues to affect broader regional logistics and trade patterns. Using Baltic Sea ports allows Russian exporters to reduce the risks tied to shipping through Black Sea waters, where Ukraine is carrying out strikes aimed at limiting Russia's ability to export goods and generate revenue from them.

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