31 Cargo Shipments Documented: Russia and Belarus Caught Selling Stolen Ukrainian Grain.

Ukraine's Grain Exports Under Siege: The 2023 Landscape

According to UATV: Russia and Belarus are continuing to run a large-scale operation exporting Ukrainian grain from temporarily occupied territories, disguising it as their own produce. According to Ukraine's Center for Countering Disinformation (CCD), Russia shipped over 2 million tons of grain stolen from Ukraine in 2022 alone. This situation raises serious concerns, as these actions violate international norms and the rights of the aggressor state.

As of March 2023, the CCD confirmed that both Russia and Belarus are maintaining this illicit export pipeline. The aggressors are using ports in occupied areas to ship the stolen grain, dealing a heavy blow to Ukraine's agricultural sector and overall economy. These actions are part of a broader strategy to seize resources that rightfully belong to Ukraine, flagrantly disregarding international law.

A Pattern of Systematic Grain Theft

Since the beginning of 2026, at least 31 shipments of stolen grain have been tracked departing from Ukraine's occupied territories. This evidence points to a systematic campaign of grain theft, which threatens food security not just for Ukraine but for the entire region. The situation demands urgent intervention from the international community to protect Ukraine's interests and recover the stolen resources.

The export of Ukrainian grain from occupied zones by Russia and Belarus represents a serious crisis. It not only damages Ukraine's economy but also destabilizes regional food security. These actions undermine the foundations of international law and could have ripple effects across the global food market. It is critical for the international community to respond to these violations by supporting Ukraine as it defends its rights and interests.