by the Saker at The Saker
There are several evolving issues that are being watched regarding plans and developments made by the West to open Ukrainian Black Sea commercial ports. A medley of articles has recently popped up on grain shipments from Russia and the grain shortage caused by the conflict. As always, these articles from the corporate Western MSM are part of a propaganda effort to portray Russia in the worst light possible, articles with little or no evidence, just allegations, skewed data or blatantly omitting awkward yet crucial information. This article outlines the developments and issues related to the Ukrainian Black Sea ports, where commercial shipping is trapped and NATO, as well as Ukrainian activities related to Black Sea shipping.
Bear with me as I weave around several distinct topics centered on the non-functioning Ukrainian ports. The main comments are divided in two main parts with an analysis on maritime elements.
Part 1 – Black Sea ports and crop exports
Statement 1: Russia is using blockade of Ukrainian grain exports as a tool of pressure on the entire world.
Statement 2: (from the Economist)
Statement 3: “Russia is stealing Ukraine’s grain”. Nonsense and unverified allegations…
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