The EU is looking for alternative ways to export Ukrainian grain

The European Union is looking for export routes for grain from Ukraine after Russia pulled out of the grain deal, but the available options are logistically difficult. This is reported by Politico.

Pressure is mounting on the European Union to move even more of Ukraine’s agricultural surpluses after Moscow abandoned the grain deal and unleashed a wave of attacks on Ukrainian seaports.

Brussels claims that the EU is fully capable of exporting all the grain and other agricultural products left in Ukraine as a result of the 17-month war and Russia’s decision to terminate the grain agreement.

Currently, the main focus is on EU solidarity routes — land corridors created to facilitate transit by road, rail and inland waterways. However, according to experts, these roads are already partially congested.

The European Union has tried to increase its export capacity and is facing pushback from eastern member states, which are ultimately stuck with excess supplies from Ukraine. The most promising route — via the mouth of the Danube — is under threat after Russian airstrikes, just a few hundred meters from the border with EU-NATO member Romania.

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