Russia's Ghost Fleet: Uncovering the Covert Grain Trade from Occupied Ukraine

On June 24, 2023, the Mikhail Nenashev, a Russian cargo ship, was captured in satellite imagery in Crimea, loading grain from Ukrainian lands under Russian control. From Crimea to Turkey, and finally to Iran, the Nenashev's journey reveals a systematic, years-long Russian effort to profit from Ukraine's vital grain resources, affecting the global grain market.

Using marine traffic data, satellite imagery, and extensive research, this video uncovers the complex web of shipping routes that enable Russian vessels to evade conventional tracking methods. Working alongside research firm Lloyd’s List Intelligence, Scripps News and Bellingcat have identified numerous suspect ships operating since the invasion began, expanding Russian influence in the Black Sea.

Join us for an insightful and comprehensive look into a secretive trade that's reshaping global dynamics, and understand how Russia's concealed operations are robbing Ukraine of one of its most valuable assets.

#ScrippsNews #Bellingcat #RussianGrainTrade #Ukraine #GlobalEconomy #MarineTraffic #InternationalSanctions

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[scrippsnews]

What action, if any, do you think the United States should take in assisting Ukraine?

[annehersey]

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[sunshinesue]

🗽🇺🇸 I'm standing with Ukraine🧑‍🤝‍🧑👭👬Keep the faith🇺🇸🇺🇦💙💛🌻🫂with much Love from Indiana, USA🙏

[hansericsson]

Russia thinks that they can get away with anything but criminals always lose in the end. Ukraine will (with our help) win this war. Slava Ukraini!

[semirrahge]

All support to Ukraine in their struggle for peace, and thank you, Scripps, for consistently high-quality reporting. Giving bellingcat a significant place on your platform speaks volumes about your integrity.

[NullElemental]

cargo ships dont just carry goods one way, i wonder what they are shipping back from iran and syria...

[GeorgeDonnelly]

Great reporting, Scripps, keep it up!

[jmsengnaw]

Благослови Боже український народ, удачі НАТО і європейських країн, слава українській армії

[petertatar]

If a ship turns off it's transponder then it's o.k.to bomb it, turn it into a sub!

[BooneLovesVideo]

These are top quality map animations. Jennifer needs a raise! 💯🌏

[PavelKrasnomovets]

@scrippnews thanks a lot from a Ukrainian journalist for your work guys!

[malcolmquick]

Just another legitimate target for Ukraine
GLORY UKRAINE TOTAL VICTORY GOD BLESS YOU GO ALL THE WAY TO MOSCOW

[davidcpugh]

This too shall pass. Sokoly Ukraine 🇺🇦 flies.

[bitsnbobs]

ukraine should sink them russain ships

[richardtjan]

One more example that the UN is tootless.😢

[zapfanzapfan]

So, that is how Russia pays Iran for the drones. Bit strange that they don't ship it on the internal waterways and the Caspian sea.

[mrsruthgabriel]

May God bless the people of Ukraine, protect them from their enemies, n restore them to their former glory !
May God bless Ukraine!

[andriesscheper]

That farmer doesn't sound to happy about his liberation from Ukranian nazis. And who will liberate him from criminal toilet looters, Russian thieves, war criminal murderous terrorists and their fascist corruption? Ukraine, stay strong and may the force be upon you!

[bremnersghost]

Lots of Ghost Ships going to the Russian Baltic Ports too

[TodRobbins]

And of course Iran has just been invited to join the BRICS economic group