“Grain War.” Russia and Ukraine Open Another Front with “Silent Weapons.” Who Has More to Lose, Moscow or Kyiv?

The article describes Russia’s role as a major grain exporter, noting that grain export revenues were about $11.2 billion in 2025 and that wheat accounts for most of its grain exports. It says Russia currently holds 21% of the global wheat market and recounts earlier Russian proposals to restrict food supplies to countries deemed unfriendly.