Lut explained that logistical problems in the Black Sea have reduced Russia's grain shipments to Egypt. Lut said Russia is ready to meet the amount of grain Egypt needs for food security, reporting that 1.6 million tonnes of grain were sent to the country during the season which began on 1 July 2026.
Russia considers Northern Sea Route for future grain shipments
Russian Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said shipping Russian grain via the Northern Sea Route could be considered in the future. However, she said high transport costs currently make the route uneconomic.
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English translation of AgroAjans’s Turkish report. Original publishers are linked above.
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