Russia Leverages Wheat Dominance to Undermine Ukraine and Extend Global Influence

Russia is using its record wheat harvests to undermine Ukraine and gain influence, capturing an unprecedented 22.5% share of global wheat exports.

Moscow aims to wipe out Ukraine's agriculture sector by attacking grain infrastructure, constraining its economy and ability to fund its war effort.

Russia pulled out of a Black Sea grain export deal, jeopardizing food supplies to needy countries, to test Europe's unity in supporting Ukraine.

Although facing pricing competition, Russia's wheat exports continue hitting all-time highs.

With limited port access, Ukraine's wheat exports are declining, which could drive up prices and boost Russia's export revenues.