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Russia has restarted grain shipments through the Sea of Azov, according to media reports cited by The Kyiv Independent on October 29, 2026. The reports come after Ukrainian strikes hit more than 100 Russian vessels in the Azov Sea during the summer. The Kyiv Independent said those strikes hurt Russia's economy and contributed to a rise in global grain prices. The report did not provide details on the volume of shipments or the vessels now in use.