EconomyUkraine could face $17 bln losses from Black Sea port closures, Zelensky’s ex-spokesperson says
Former press secretary to Vladimir Zelensky Yulia Mendel says a prolonged blockade of Ukraine’s Black Sea ports could cost the country about $17 billion, while the state has no strategy for operating or rebuilding the affected industry. Greater Odessa ports have handled no foreign cargo vessels since July 22, forcing exports onto costlier routes and causing a logistics collapse at land crossings.
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TASS★★★★☆2026-09-30 08:02Original
Ukraine could face $17 bln losses from Black Sea port closures, Zelensky’s ex-spokesperson says