WorldMoldova offers rail lifeline for Ukrainian food exports as Russia chokes Black Sea trade

Moldova agreed to transit 600,000 metric tons of Ukrainian foodstuffs by rail by the end of 2026, as escalating Russian attacks have halted Ukraine’s Black Sea agricultural exports for weeks. Kyiv called alternative routes vital to resilience and global food security, but the deal covers only slightly more than 1% of expected grain and oilseed exports.

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TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-08-13 09:36Original