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Egypt Bans Russian Grain Imports, Impacting Ukraine's Exports

4/14/2026

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On April 12, 2026, the Russian bulk carrier ABINSK docked in Haifa after a three-week clearance delay, carrying over 43,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Egypt will stop accepting such shipments from Russia, a step crucial for Ukraine's grain exports.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia has taken about 2 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain in the past year, with 40% to Egypt.

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On April 12, 2026, the Russian bulk carrier ABINSK docked in Haifa after a three-week clearance delay, carrying over 43,000 tonnes of Ukrainian grain.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Egypt will stop accepting such shipments from Russia, a step crucial for Ukraine's grain exports.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said Russia has taken about 2 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain in the past year, with 40% to Egypt.