Russia Uses Arctic WWII Route for First Grain Exports as Black Sea, Baltic Risks Rise

Russia has begun exporting grain via an Arctic route used in WWII, marking a first, as the Ukraine conflict disrupts Black Sea trade and officials cite risks in the NATO-controlled Baltic. This diversifies export corridors but faces ice and infrastructure limits. The shift signals sustained trade rerouting and heightened geopolitical friction in northern waters.

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