NYT
Attacks in Black Sea Threaten to Strangle Global Grain Supply
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Strikes on ports and vessels in the Black Sea by Russian and Ukrainian forces have disrupted grain shipments from the region. Ukraine and Russia are both major grain exporters, and the attacks have reduced the volume of grain leaving Black Sea ports. Farmers in the region report financial losses due to the shipping disruptions and reduced market access.
