Ukraine - Breadbasket of the World in Forced Closure

What is The Black Sea Grain Initiative? Who Are the BSGI Beneficiaries? Why Did Russia Exit the BSGI Agreement?

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In this issue, I will discuss Russia’s exit from the Black Sea Grain Initiative (BSGI), followed by a short commentary on the continuing fallout from the Wagner Revolt.