Insights and Stories on Russia

Jul. 12, 2024 at 11:30 am CDT

Russia does not rule out any scenarios regarding the possible resumption of the now-defunct Black Sea grain deal, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters July 12.

By Reuters

Jun. 24, 2024 at 9:33 am CDT

Forecast dryness in the Black Sea region's breadbasket is likely to stunt sunflower and corn yields, while heavy rain in the United States after near-record temperatures threaten to take a toll on crops, hitting world supplies and pushing prices higher.

By Naveen Thukral, Reuters

Jun. 17, 2024 at 4:33 pm CDT

Pork suppliers from South America and the U.S. could gain market share in China if Beijing restricts imports from the European Union in response to escalating trade tensions, traders and analysts said.

By Naveen Thukral, Reuters

Jun. 12, 2024 at 11:33 am CDT

Chicago | Reuters – The U.S. Department of Agriculture cut its forecasts for Russian wheat production and exports on Wednesday, after Moscow declared federal emergencies over crop losses due to unfavourable weather. Increasing concerns about damage from drought and frosts in Russia, the world’s biggest wheat supplier, drove Chicago board of Trade wheat futures […]

By Tom Polansek

Jun. 7, 2024 at 8:56 am CDT

Russia said on Friday it was declaring a federal emergency in 10 regions because of damage to crops resulting from frosts in May.

By Reuters