After Russia’s operation against Ukraine, Ukraine laid mines in the region around Odessa and Mykolaiv ports. The Sea of Azov came under Russian control. Thus, the grain export of Ukraine, most of which are done from these ports (90% of the total), came to a standstill. Ukraine ranks second in the world in grain production … Continue reading “Countries from outside the Black Sea should never be allowed to interfere in mine-sweeping in Odessa and Mykolaiv”