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Sea ports blockaded by Russian forces, crippling exports

26 May 2022
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2022-05-26 15:41

Ukrainian seaports remain blocked by the Russian Black Sea Fleet, crippling the country's export of essential goods including grain and oils. At least 70 vessels are blocked at Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.The impact is being felt by traders in the country, with Ukraine is losing millions of dollars due to the export issues while the failure to deliver essential goods, primarily grains, by sea has put world food security at risk.Hundreds of ships have also lost the chance to set sail in Crimea.With boats not able to leave, fishing businesses on the peninsula have been suffering.

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