Russia Enhances Ship Protection in Black Sea Amid Grain Export Threats
Russia has announced increased protective measures for ships in the Azov-Black Sea basin in response to escalating attacks at sea, particularly involving Ukrainian drone strikes. The Russian Transportation Ministry, in collaboration with the Defense Ministry, has formed a task force to reroute freight and protect commercial vessels. This move comes as both Russia and Ukraine, major agricultural exporters, have been targeting each other's export facilities, leading to heightened tensions and disruptions in grain exports. The situation has caused wheat prices to rise on global markets, with potential implications for food security in regions dependent on these exports. 
