When President Putin began his war, he did so in the hope of subsuming Ukraine and dividing the West. So far, however, his biggest gain to speak of has come in the form of wheat
Russia’s blockade of ports along the Black Sea has not only placed a stranglehold on Ukraine’s economy but also hobbled a key competitor in the world grain market.More than 20 million tonnes of Ukrainian grain is rotting in silos and commercial vessels around the country, unable to reach its destination.
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