Ukraine's Grain Exports Face Hurdles Despite Resumed Ship Inspections

Ship inspections for Ukrainian grain have resumed under a UN-brokered agreement, despite Russia's attempts to disrupt the deal. Inspection teams from Russia, Ukraine, the UN, and Turkey ensure ships carry only food and agricultural products and no weapons. Ukraine is one of the world's biggest exporters of wheat and other grains, but Russia's invasion last year disrupted the main Black Sea export route, pushing up prices of grain-based foods globally. The UN-brokered grain export deal has allowed a partial resumption of exports via the Black Sea ports, but exports are still falling short of prewar levels.