Choking the Grain Trade

Russia and Ukraine are trying to deprive each other of export revenue.

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Ekaterina Zolotova
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The Russia-Ukraine war has taken a noticeably naval turn. Attacks have intensified in the Sea of Azov and the Black Sea. Ukrainian armed forces have struck seagoing vessels, forcing Russia to suspend shipping through the Don-Azov Canal and the Kerch Strait. In response, Moscow has destroyed Ukrainian infrastructure near Odesa and other Black Sea ports. […]

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Ekaterina Zolotova
Ekaterina Zolotova
https://geopoliticalfutures.com/author/ezolotova/
Ekaterina Zolotova is an analyst for Geopolitical Futures. Prior to Geopolitical Futures, Ms. Zolotova participated in several research projects devoted to problems and prospects of Russia’s integration into the world economy. Ms. Zolotova has a specialist degree in international economic relations from Plekhanov Russian University of Economics. In addition, Ms. Zolotova studied international trade and international integration processes. Her thesis was on features of economic development of Venezuela. She speaks native Russian and is fluent in English.

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