Ukraine #grains deal latest: Turkey is holding talks with Russia, and there are grounds for optimism that they can strike progress - according to a Turkish official.
Story w/ @SelcanHacaoglu @DarynaKrasno & @liezelhill #OATT
Ukraine #grains deal latest: Turkey is holding talks with Russia, and there are grounds for optimism that they can strike progress - according to a Turkish official.
Story w/ @SelcanHacaoglu @DarynaKrasno & @liezelhill #OATT
Not just Ukraine…
Not just Russia…
Not just Europe…
The whole world has a massive Putin problem… incl. countries like Egypt, Pakistan, Bangladesh etc. that depend on grain exports the most!
Couple of problems with this:Poland vows to help Ukraine transit grain after Russia exits compliance with the Black Sea grain export deal
I get it. But maybe their assistance in moving the grain isn’t about being chumped by Russia, but a little pressuring from NATO.Couple of problems with this:
- Grain export by rail is inefficient compared to maritime transport, and the PL/UA rail links aren't that great.
- The current PL gov't is not keen on the idea of facilitating grain transit, as said grain ends up flooding the local market and outcompeting local growers.
- In general terms, the current PL gov't is... uh, how to put it mildly... well, they're not known for their smarts, and also not known for not being played for chumps by Russian intelligence - if you get my drift.
They'll probably do their part, but it's not a replacement for the Black Sea grain corridor.I get it. But maybe their assistance in moving the grain isn’t about being chumped by Russia, but a little pressuring from NATO.
Pucker factor going up! Again!
The Ukrainian-Turkish-UN convoy of 14 grain ships has set sail from Odesa, despite Russia’s renewed naval blockade of Ukraine. Russia hasn’t commented on whether it will try to stop the ships by force. Looks like the blockade will be broken for good today!

In practical terms, what does it mean?RUSSIAN DEFENCE MINISTRY EMPHASISES THAT RUSSIA IS SUSPENDING, NOT WITHDRAWING FROM THE BLACK SEA INITIATIVE.
