# Putin puts Russia’s grain export potential at no less than 60 million tons

https://mins.news/en/item/29420

- TASS, 2026-08-22 18:03 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://tass.com/economy/2176517

> Russian President Vladimir Putin said the country’s grain export potential is at least 60 million metric tons, calling it a “good cushion” for global markets. He said export difficulties and logistical problems affecting Ukrainian wheat shipments after Russia’s retaliatory strikes would not cause a global shortage.

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