The Latest Breaking News from Odesa

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy Says First Grain Ship ‘Nothing’, Economy in Coma

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy dismissed the importance of the first grain export shipment from his country since Russia invaded, saying it was carrying a fraction of the crop Kyiv must sell to help salvage its shattered economy. His downbeat comments, via video to students in Australia on Wednesday, came as…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 3, 2022

Moment First Ship With Ukrainian Grain Leaves Port Of Odesa

This footage shows the first ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaving the port of Odesa.

Zenger · Aug 2, 2022

Turkey Expects Daily Departures from Ukraine after First Grain Ship Sails

Turkey expects roughly one grain ship to leave Ukrainian ports each day as long as an agreement that ensures safe passage holds, a senior Turkish official said on Tuesday after the first wartime vessel safely departed Odesa on Monday. The first ship, Razoni, carrying 26,527 tons of corn to Lebanon,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022

Ukraine war: first grain ship leaves Odesa, but EU should have seen food and energy crises coming

Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in four interrelated security crises. The war in Ukraine is a tragedy for human security, but it affects geopolitical security as well as food and energy security.

The Conversation · Aug 1, 2022

Ukraine grain ship crew overjoyed to set sail amid worries about mines

News that his ship would be allowed to leave the Ukrainian port of Odesa carrying grain was the "best feeling" of the year, a joyful crew member said on Monday, adding he was worried about mines.

Reuters · Aug 1, 2022

First grain ship leaves Ukraine: What, where and why it matters

Departure of vessel carrying 26,000 metric tonnes of corn raises hopes of easing growing global food crisis.

Al Jazeera · Aug 1, 2022

‘A day of relief’: First grain ship leaves Ukraine under Russia deal aimed at easing a global food crisis

Sierra Leone-flagged Razoni departs from Black Sea port of Odesa for Istanbul

The Independent UK · Aug 1, 2022

Grain ship leaves port of Odesa, says Ukrainian minister

A ship carrying Ukrainian grain left the port of Odesa on Monday, the first to do so as part of a deal to unblock Ukraine's Black Sea ports, said Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.

Reuters · Aug 1, 2022

Grain ship leaves Ukraine port for first time since Russia blockade

Attack on Odesa port had cast doubt on deal negotiated by Turkey and UN to avoid widespread famine

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022

1st Ship Carrying Ukrainian Grain Leaves the Port of Odesa

The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain set off from the port of Odesa on Monday under a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey that is expected to release large stores of Ukrainian crops to foreign markets and ease a growing hunger crisis. The Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 1, 2022