Russia’s assault on Odesa is choking a vital route for Ukrainian exports | DW News
Odesa, Ukraine’s key Black Sea gateway, is feeling the impact of weeks of Russian attacks. With ports, railways and transport links damaged, exports have been hit hard, putting pressure on both Ukraine’s economy and global food supplies. We spoke to Michael Bociurkiw from the Atlantic Council.
Chapters:
00:00 Russia has expanded strikes on Ukraine’s Odesa
01:18 Interview Michael Bociurkiw, Atlantic Council
01:40 What being cut off from the Black Sea would mean for Ukraine’s economy
02:44 Bociurkiw shares first-hand experience of a Russian drone strike on Odesa
04:11 Moscow’s targets in Odesa
07:20 What happens to food prices if a Russian blockade is sustained
08:44 If Russia cannot capture Odesa, is its strategy now to destroy its usefulness to Ukraine?
10:10 What Ukraine’s would have to provide to keep the Black Sea open
11:24 Can Turkey’s President Erdogan help reopen secure Black Sea shipping?
12:45 Could attacks on ports and energy infrastructure trigger another refugee movement?
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