Kremlin Says It’s Working to Minimize Impact of Ukrainian Attacks on Russian Grain Exports

By Reuters Aug. 24, 2026 Grain is loaded onto a ship at the port of Novorossiysk in southern Russia. Ivan Studenov (CC BY-SA 4.0) The Kremlin said on Monday that measures were being taken to minimize the impact of Ukrainian strikes on Russia's grain exports as global wheat importers brace for tighter supplies amid attacks on Black Sea grain infrastructure. Tit-for-tat attacks by Russia and Ukraine, both major grain exporters, on ports and vessels in recent weeks have shuttered grain terminals and forced shippers to delay or cancel loadings for dozens of cargoes during the peak export season. "Measures have been identified and will be further developed, ensuring that all grain intended for export is shipped on time and in full," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters, without providing further details. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged last week that Russia was experiencing problems with its agricultural exports, but said officials would work to resolve them. The Kremlin leader also promised that there would be no shortages on global markets. Russia would have about 60 million metric tons of grain for export in the current season, Putin estimated. Russian grain exports are expected to pick up to 2.2 million tons in August from 1.95 million in July, the Sovecon consultancy said. Read more about: Agriculture Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Agricultural Emergency Declared in Southern Russia’s Rostov Region Over Crop Loss The new emergency follows two other agricultural emergencies that have been in place in the Rostov region since May and June. 2 Min read Krasnodar Drought Inflicts Nearly $600M in Crop Losses, Agribusiness Group Says Earlier this summer, authorities in Krasnodar declared a state of emergency across nine districts after a prolonged dry spell began affecting thousands... 2 Min read Russia’s Harvest for Buckwheat, a Kitchen Staple, Set to Hit 6-Year Low Meanwhile, per-capita demand for buckwheat reached a historic high this year. 2 Min read Russia Faces Acute Shortage of Animal Vaccines, Veterinary Group Says Since 2022, many foreign pharmaceutical companies, including animal vaccine producers, have withdrawn from the Russian market. 2 Min read