Ukraine will not be able to export grain by port for a minimum of 6 months, according to France
Ukraine
Published May 20, 2022
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Ukrainian ports will not be able to reopen for grain exports for a minimum of six months and shipments by rail are very complex and limited, so it is necessary to look for short-term alternatives to avoid hunger problems in certain parts of the world. is the diagnosis of a French government source, who noted that the Russian invasion led Ukraine to mine its ports to prevent a landing of troops from Moscow. This has blocked the output of cereals and vegetable oils to countries in Africa and the Middle East, that were strongly dependent on the vast Ukrainian fields. For demining, an international agreement would be needed to guarantee the passage of grain ships, something that is currently complicated since Russia would have to be involved. In addition, coordinated action would have to be organized at the military, which would include NATO, to clear the mines, the source explained to a group of journalists ahead of a G7 meeting today and tomorrow that addresses the challenges posed ...
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