Russia's Black Sea Blockade Wrecks Ukraine's Grain Exports

Ukrainian farmers are facing a crisis as Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports has halted agricultural exports, affecting nearly 60% of Ukraine's export revenues.

Farmer Serhiy Rybalko lost two-thirds of his land when Russia occupied southern Ukraine and is now struggling to make ends meet due to the lack of buyers for his grain.

Rybalko's farm needs around $447,074 per month during the harvest campaign to service loans, pay wages, and buy fuel, but without exports, he claims this is impossible.