Russian Grain Markets: 24–28 July 2023 The Russian grain market was predominantly bullish and a big reason was the bombing of Ukrainian Black Sea and Danube ports followed by the Africa-Russia summit in St. Petersburg where Russia was testing the future of grain trading globally in general and with African countries in particular. Russia is encouraging “friendly” countries to switch to RUB trading or alternative currencies and has even offered some charitable food donations to loyal partners. Even the Pope encouraged Russia to reopen the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSCI), so far without any results. No vessels were entering Ukrainian Black Sea waters because of Russia’s threats to destroy both military and me...
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