Russia Keeps Grain Exports Flowing Through Alternative Routes
Russia continues to ship grain through various routes, including a newly launched Baltic corridor and the existing Caspian corridor, despite security risks in the Black Sea.
Agriculture Minister Oksana Lut said that millions of tons of grain are reaching buyers through these routes, rejecting claims that Russia is struggling to get its shipments to overseas buyers. 'This is the biggest value, we send all [exports] abroad!' Lut told Russian media in an interview.
Russia shipped 46.3 million metric tons of grain through its Black Sea and Sea of Azov ports in the July 2025-June 2026 export season, accounting for about 90% of its seaborne grain exports. The shift toward alternative routes comes as commercial vessels have faced increasing drone attacks.
Lut also pushed back against concerns that Kazakhstan could restrict Russian grain transit, saying Russia's partners have already assured Moscow they will not impose such restrictions.