Krasnodar Krai in the Russian Federation has declared a state of emergency due to disruptions in grain exports – Reuters

A state of emergency has been declared in the Krasnodar Krai of the Russian Federation due to a significant drop in grain exports caused by Ukrainian drone strikes on Black Sea logistics infrastructure. Due to the suspension of port operations, a significant portion of the harvest remains unsold on the domestic market.

The region’s governor, Veniamin Kondratyev, spoke of “massive attacks” that led to disruptions in shipping in the Black Sea and the shutdown of grain terminals, particularly at the key port of Novorossiysk. As a result, local agricultural producers lost the opportunity to sell their products, leading to a surplus within the country.

This year, the region harvested 11.4 million metric tons of grains and legumes, which is nearly 2 million metric tons more than in 2025. Amid the crisis, Russia is attempting to find alternative routes for exporting agricultural products and is conducting diplomatic negotiations regarding safe transit.

Source: Reuters.

Estonia, together with Latvia and Lithuania, is seeking mechanisms to restrict the transit of Russian grain through Baltic ports. Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Mihal stated that grain exports from the Russian Federation—an aggressor state—through Estonian ports are unacceptable, even though the volumes are currently insignificant.

Ukraine and Russia have effectively tied in terms of grain export volumes in absolute terms. Although Ukrainian grain exports suffered significant losses due to Russian attacks, Russian grain exports declined even more sharply—by 65%.