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Ukraine Blames Russia for Making Grain Export ‘Impossible’

Russia's blockade of grain exports makes it "impossible" for fully loaded ships to leave port, Ukraine charged Sunday after Moscow claimed drone attacks...

Ukraine Grain Exports Halted After Russia Suspends Participation

Ukraine's maritime grain exports were halted Sunday after Russia suspended its participation in a landmark agreement that allowed the vital shipments,...

cleared for passage

First Ukrainian Grain Shipment Sails Through Istanbul

The ship is being watched closely for signs of how well the first agreement signed by Moscow and Kyiv since Russia invaded can hold.

Putin in Iran for Syria Summit Overshadowed By Ukraine War

"The timing of this summit is not a coincidence."

Economic sanctions

Russian Commodities Exports Down in March

EU sanctions are making a dent on key markets — but Russia's energy exports remain steady.

Russia’s Food Exports Earned Record Revenues Amid Soaring Global Food Prices

The agriculture sector added $7 billion in exports even as volume decreased.

IMPORT SUBSTITUTION

Russian Tech Exports Up Threefold Since 2018

With sales booming, the country’s technology trade deficit has reached its lowest level since 2001.

VACCINE DIPLOMACY

Russia Has Earned $300M on Vaccine Exports So Far, Lags China

In the first five months of 2021, Russia sold more vaccines abroad than in the last three years combined.

ENERGY DIPLOMACY

Russian Oil Exports to U.S. Hit Record High – Bloomberg

The surge in demand for Russian energy helped Russia sell more oil to the U.S. than Saudi Arabia for the first time in history.

Russia Sets Record Food Exports Amid Pandemic, Rising Prices

For the first time ever, Russia became a net exporter of agricultural products in 2020.

CORONAVIRUS COSTS

Coronavirus Hits Russian Exports to China

Shipments stall as Russian border crossings are limited and Chinese demand slumps.

WESTERN INFLUENCE

U.K. Firms Fight Russia’s Image Problem

At an annual investment forum in Moscow, British businesses promoted U.K.-Russia business relations amid the ongoing political standoff.

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