Articles tagged under: Russia
China Seeks End of the War
Published February 24, 2023
China is calling for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. A document was released Friday seeking a settlement in this war. A dozen recommendations are part of this paper, including efforts to facilitate grain exports out of the Black Sea…#2: Russia Invades Ukraine
Published January 1, 2023
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on agriculture is the number two story for the Red River Farm Network this past year. This is a war between two global agricultural powerhouses. An agreement to move grain out of the…Russia Seeks New Trade Route
Published December 28, 2022
Russia is building a new transportation trade route to the Indian Ocean, through Iran. This 1,900-mile rail route will help Russia serve Iran, India, the Middle East and Africa. With this deal, Russia can also avoid trade sanctions.Russia Rejects $60 Per Barrel Price Cap
Published December 5, 2022
The United States, Australia, Canada, England, Japan and the European Union are capping what they will pay for Russian crude oil to $60 per barrel. That cap is scheduled to take effect today, but Russia says it will not accept…Ukraine to Meet Grain Deal Obligations
Published October 31, 2022
Russia suspended its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative after drones attacked ships outside of Crimea over the weekend. Ukrainian President Zelensky said his country would continue to meet the obligations of the United Nations export agreement. The humanitarian…Russia Exits UN Grain Deal
Published October 31, 2022
Russia unleashed a widespread attack on Ukraine today. The bombing is focused on Ukrainian infrastructure, including the electricity grid and water supplies. In response to a weekend drone attack, Russia suspended its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Russia…Russian Grain Harvest Booming
Published October 20, 2022
Russia is expected to reap its largest grain harvest ever in 2022, according to the country’s grain union. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s forecast, the grain harvest could amount to 150 million tons, including about 100 million tons of…Russia May Not Renew Grain Agreement
Published October 13, 2022
Moscow sent a letter of concern to the United Nations regarding the Black Sea grain export agreement currently in place, saying the country is prepared to reject to renewing the deal next month. At least, until additional demands are met.…Numerous Market Influences in the Black Sea
Published October 11, 2022
It is unclear if the Black Sea grain deal will be renewed. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says this is just one of many dynamics at play in the region. There's also a bottleneck at Istanbul due to a…