Russia Can Restart 80% Of Black Sea Grain Export If Attacks Stop

By Gleb Stolyarov

MOSCOW, Sept 25 (Reuters) – Russia could quickly restart up to 80% of its grain terminal capacity in the Black Sea and Sea of Azov if diplomatic efforts to halt mutual attacks by Russia and Ukraine result in a ceasefire, a Reuters analysis of industry data showed on Friday.

But three terminals accounting for about 20% of Russia’s grain export infrastructure in the area have suffered heavy damage and could take months to repair, the analysis showed.

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan is leading an international effort by grain-importing countries to restore Black Sea grain trade,