Russia and Ukraine Trade Attacks on Black Sea Agricultural Export Infrastructure

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Russia and Ukraine have been targeting each other's agricultural export facilities and commercial vessels in the Black Sea region in recent weeks. Russia holds the position of the world's largest wheat exporter, while Ukraine is also a significant player in global agricultural exports. The ongoing strikes on grain-related infrastructure and shipping raise concerns about disruptions to Black Sea export routes. The Russian grain lobby has warned that Kyiv's attacks pose a direct threat to Russia's agricultural export capacity.

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