Ukraine says ship carrying wheat leaves port for Egypt

 

A file photo of Vessel Aroyat. Photo :AFP

Sept 22, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

A ship carrying wheat has left a Ukrainian port and was heading to Egypt, the second such trip since Russia reimposed its Black Sea blockade in July, Ukranian Infrastructure Minister said Friday.

 

Ukraine again looks to the Black Sea as neighbours ban its grain

Sept 19, 2023. Posted by  Balkan Periscope - Hellas

 

Farming is a key sector of the Ukrainian economy, accounting for more than eight per cent of GDP in 2022. Its neighbours, fearing a ‘surge’ of cheap grain, are unmoved.