BlackSeaNews | Russia's economic war against Ukraine in the Sea of Azov: "loosening the grip" or the fear of catching the virus? – The monitoring for April 2020

After 38 past neutral geopolitics events, Wheat (SRW) moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (53% higher; middle half -1.6% to +1.5%), and +0.8% over 20.

• Feb 29, 2024Food as the “Silent Weapon”: Russia’s Gains and Ukraine’s Losses+6.6%
• Apr 5, 2022Supply shock caused by Russian invasion of Ukraine puts strain on various EU agri-food sectors-2.1%
• Apr 4, 2022Prospects for Australian Wheat Exports Amid the Ukraine-Russia Conflict —Australian Institute of International Affairs-7.3%
• Nov 26, 2018Ukraine's Azov Sea ports operating normally despite tensions with Russia+0.6%
• Mar 28, 2025Does Ukraine Need a New Black Sea Grain Initiative?-1.4%

After 31 past neutral geopolitics events, Corn moved a median -0.3% over 5 sessions (42% higher; middle half -2.3% to +1.1%), and +0.2% over 20.

• Mar 25, 2025Russia, Ukraine agree to avoid attacks on grain ships, energy infrastructure on Black Sea-1.5%
• Feb 29, 2024Food as the “Silent Weapon”: Russia’s Gains and Ukraine’s Losses+3.7%
• Apr 5, 2022Supply shock caused by Russian invasion of Ukraine puts strain on various EU agri-food sectors-2.1%
• May 11, 2017As Russia blocks Ukraine’s trade corridors, focus shifts to Silk Road - May. 11, 2017 | KyivPost-0.2%
• Apr 3, 2025Ceasefire or stalemate? Grain exports at risk in Black Sea deal - Food & Agribusiness+2.2%