Refinitiv, citing seven industry sources, reports Russian authorities have issued permits allowing vessels carrying export grain to exit the Sea of Azov via the Kerch Strait into the Black Sea. These are the first clearances since maritime traffic was suspended on July 10 after a Ukrainian drone attack. Permits run through Nov. 15 and vessels will be escorted by a naval flotilla while transiting the Black Sea.

2026-10-28

Refinitiv, citing seven industry sources, reports Russian authorities have issued permits allowing vessels carrying export grain to exit the Sea of Azov via the Kerch Strait into the Black Sea. These are the first clearances since maritime traffic was suspended on July 10 after a Ukrainian drone attack. Permits run through Nov. 15 and vessels will be escorted by a naval flotilla while transiting the Black Sea.