The Black Sea grain initiative, negotiated in July 2022, aimed to ensure that Ukraine, a major grain exporter, could ship its grain via the Bosphorus strait. Given the limitations of alternative transportation methods (such as road, rail, or canal routes), this deal allowed Ukrainian grain to leave its southern ports and reach world markets. https://pressmaverick.com/russias-surprise-exit-the-black-sea-grain-deal-takes-a-hit/