Russia Issues First Grain Export Permits From Sea of Azov Since July
Permits run through Nov. 15, and some vessels may be escorted by a Russian naval convoy, industry sources said.
- Russian authorities issued permits for grain ships to depart the Sea of Azov for the first time since July, allowing vessel passage through the Kerch Strait until Nov 15, Reuters reported.
- First lady Melania Trump mediated a localized ceasefire that expanded into the Russian-controlled town of Oleshky in the Kherson region. Both Russia and Ukraine indicate the ceasefire is currently holding.
- "The Harbor Master has instructed to start outward clearance procedures for vessels that are fully ready," industry sources said. Two sources confirmed Russian naval convoys will accompany ships through the Black Sea.
- The issuance of permits suggests Russian officials believe passage through the Kerch Strait into the Black Sea is now relatively safe. This follows months of attacks that brought agriculture trade to a standstill.
- Turkey previously led efforts to introduce a ceasefire and resume shipments in the Black Sea. However, Russian officials remain uninterested in any ceasefire deal that does not cover targets in other sectors.
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The Russian authorities began to issue again permits for ships transporting grain for export and located in the Azov Sea, for the first time since 10 July, when Moscow suspended traffic...
For the first time since July, Russia has allowed ships with grain to leave the Sea of Azov. In particular, ships from the ports of Temryuk and the Caucasus received a temporary exit permit.
Russia Grants Permission for Grain Vessels to Leave Azov Sea
Russian authorities have allowed grain vessels to depart from the Azov Sea for the first time since July, raising hopes for the reopening of a crucial export route for the world’s top wheat supplier.
<p>Russia has allowed grain ships to leave the Sea of Azov for the first time since July - Bloomberg At least one vessel passed through the Kerch Strait to the Black Sea. Due to the lack of an armistice, the ships remain under threat of attack.</p>
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