Black Sea Grain Deal

The Black Sea Grain Initiative is a UN-broked deal that aims to support the safe wartime export of grain from three key Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea. The initiative is monitored by the Joint Coordination Centre (JCC) hosted in Istanbul and includes representatives from Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Nations. The JCC carries out inspections of ships coming to and from Ukraine in Turkey.


Monday, July 17, 2023
Why the Expiration of the Black Sea Grain Deal Matters
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Why the Expiration of the Black Sea Grain Deal Matters

LONDON, July 17 (Reuters) – A deal allowing Ukraine to export grain via the Black Sea will expire at the end of Monday after Russia

July 17, 2023
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Vessels are seen as they await inspection under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, in the southern anchorage of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey December 11, 2022. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik/File Photo
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Russia Quits Black Sea Grain Deal

By Megan Durisin and Áine Quinn (Bloomberg) — Russia ended the Ukraine grain-export deal nearly a year into the agreement, heightening uncertainty over

July 17, 2023
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Ukraine Grain Ship Guard
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Moscow Halts Grain Deal After Bridge to Crimea Struck

Russia halted participation on Monday in the year-old U.N.-brokered deal which lets Ukraine export grain through the Black Sea, just hours after a blast

July 17, 2023
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Sunday, July 16, 2023
Turkey-flagged bulk carrier Tq Samsun leaves the sea port of Odesa, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Ukraine
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Last Ship Leaves Ukraine Port Ahead Of Black Sea Grain Deal Deadline

KYIV, July 16 (Reuters) – The last ship to travel under a U.N.-brokered deal that allows the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain left the port of

July 16, 2023
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Friday, July 14, 2023
UN Awaits Russia’s Answer to as Black Sea Grain Deal Deadline Looms
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UN Awaits Russia’s Answer to as Black Sea Grain Deal Deadline Looms

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, July 14 (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is still waiting for a response from Russian

July 14, 2023
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Vessels are seen as they await inspection under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, in the southern anchorage of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey December 11, 2022. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik/File Photo
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EU Helping UN, Turkey in Bid to Extend Black Sea Grain Deal

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, July 13 (Reuters) – The European Commission is helping the United Nations and Turkey try to extend a deal

July 13, 2023
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
UN Offers Putin SWIFT Access in Exchange for Black Sea Grain Extension, Sources Say
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UN Offers Putin SWIFT Access in Exchange for Black Sea Grain Extension, Sources Say

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, July 12 (Reuters) – U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed to Russian President Vladimir

July 12, 2023
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Saturday, July 8, 2023
Commercial vessels including vessels which are part of Black Sea grain deal wait to pass the Bosphorus strait off the shores of Yenikapi during a misty morning in Istanbul, Turkey, October 31, 2022. REUTERS/Umit Bektas/File Photo
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Black Sea Ship Disruption Costs Crop Exporter Millions A Month

By Kateryna Choursina (Bloomberg) —Ship inspection holdups that are crippling Ukraine’s Black Sea crop exports have cost major agribusiness Kernel

July 8, 2023
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Monday, July 3, 2023
Vessels are seen as they await inspection under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, in the southern anchorage of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey December 11, 2022. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik/File Photo
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EU Proposes A Russian Grain Bank

by Jahnavi Nidumolu (Reuters) The European Union is considering a proposal for the Russian Agricultural Bank to set up a subsidiary to reconnect to the

July 3, 2023
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Friday, June 30, 2023
Vessels are seen as they await inspection under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, in the southern anchorage of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey December 11, 2022. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik/File Photo
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Russia is All But Out of the Black Sea Grain Deal

By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW, June 30 (Reuters) – Russia said on Friday it saw no reason to extend the Black Sea grain deal beyond July 17

June 30, 2023
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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
Grain is loaded onto a ship in Odessa, Ukraine, August 9, 2021
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Ukraine Must Be Ready to Export Mostly via Danube Ports – Sea Ports Authority

KYIV, June 27 (Reuters) – Ukraine must be ready to export grain almost exclusively via its Danube River ports because Russia is effectively

June 27, 2023
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Monday, June 19, 2023
Ellie M, a Marshall Islands-flagged cargo ship carrying Ukrainian corn, waits for the inspection at the anchorage area of the Bosphorus southern entrance in Istanbul, Turkey
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If Grain Deal Ends, UN Pledge on Russian Exports Will go on – Russian Official

June 19 (Reuters) – Russia’s deputy foreign minister said on Monday that even if a deal allowing shipments of Ukrainian grain via the

June 19, 2023
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Sunday, June 18, 2023
Vessels are seen as they await inspection under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, in the southern anchorage of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey December 11, 2022. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik/File Photo
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What Is Russia’s Problem With The Black Sea Grain Deal?

(Reuters) – President Vladimir Putin said this month that Russia was considering withdrawing from the Black Sea grain deal as he accused the West of

June 18, 2023
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Monday, June 12, 2023
Commercial vessels including vessels which are part of Black Sea grain deal wait to pass the Bosphorus strait off the shores of Yenikapi in Istanbul. REUTERS/Umit Bektas
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UN Secretary General Fears Russia Will Quit Black Sea Grain Deal

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS, June 12 (Reuters) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday he is concerned that

June 12, 2023
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Sunday, June 11, 2023
Russia Still Dissatisfied With Black Sea Grain Deal After UN Talks
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Russia Still Dissatisfied With Black Sea Grain Deal After UN Talks

MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia is still not satisfied with how a Black Sea grain deal is being implemented, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin said on

June 11, 2023
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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Ukraine Grain Ship Guard
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Russia and Ukraine Say Ammonia Pipeline Was Damaged, Putting Grain Deal at Risk

June 7 (Reuters) – A pipeline used to transport ammonia fertilizer from Russia via Ukraine which may be central to the future of the Black

June 7, 2023
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Thursday, June 1, 2023
A Ukrainian serviceman stands in front of silos of grain from Odesa Black Sea port
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Ukraine Says Russia Again Blocking Black Sea Grain Export Deal

By Pavel Polityuk KYIV, June 1 (Reuters) – Ukraine’s ministry of renovation and infrastructure said on Thursday the U.N.-brokered Black

June 1, 2023
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Friday, May 26, 2023
Ukraine Grain Ship Guard
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Russia Signals End to Black Sea Grain Deal in July if Demands Not Met

UNITED NATIONS, May 25 (Reuters) – Russia signaled on Thursday that if demands to improve its grain and fertilizer exports are not met then it

May 26, 2023
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Russia: Warship Guarding Black Sea Pipelines Attacked by Unmanned Ukraine Craft

MOSCOW, May 24 (Reuters) – Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Wednesday that the Russian warship Ivan Hurs had been attacked

May 24, 2023
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
A Ukrainian serviceman stands in front of silos of grain from Odesa Black Sea port
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Ukraine Says Russia Prevents Black Sea Grain Deal Port Operating

KYIV, May 23 (Reuters) – The Ukrainian port of Pivdennyi has halted operations because Russia is not allowing ships to enter it, in effect

May 23, 2023
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