Iurii Mykhaylov
Lessons from the war in Ukraine
The war has finally revealed all the short-sightedness of Ukrainian political elites since the country gained independence in 1991.
The toll of war in Ukraine to infrastructure, agriculture, and exports
December 20, 2022, will mark 10 months since Russia invaded Ukraine. To date, the estimated losses to Ukrainian agribusiness is about 50 billion euros.
Black Sea Grain Initiative extended, but myriad problems still abound in Ukraine
Although the agreement has been extended, electricity shortages, corrupt officials, dishonest exporters, and canceled shipments causing widespread problems in Ukraine.
Ukraine’s export problems are back
Russia's suspended participation in the "Black Sea Grain Initiative" means exporting Ukrainian grain and oilseeds has once again become a mess.
Uncertain future remains for Ukrainian farmers
As war continues, the financial reserves accumulated by Ukrainian producers in 2021 are gradually drying up.
Grain finally leaving Ukrainian ports, but is it a temporary solution?
If there is no complete unblocking of Ukrainian ports or the “Grain Initiative” is not continued, the question will arise again: How does Ukraine export 50 million tons of grain?