Ukraine grain workers hopeful for continued exports as first ship safely leaves Odessa - BBC News

As the first shipment of grain to leave Ukraine since Russia’s February invasion set sail yesterday, those working in the grain and shipping industries are cautiously optimistic that it will be the first of many to come.

The Razoni, carrying 26,000 tonnes of corn, became the first ship to set sail to Lebanon via Istanbul - and another 17 are ready to follow.

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[jamesdawson]

Those sailors were unbelievably brave. I don't think anyone actually expected them to make it without problems.

[suzanahrajan]

At last .. Congratulations n best of luck, Ukraine 🇺🇦🌻♥️

[Sandra.Sandy.Robinson]

Less than 50% chance of success and still they are willing to brave the seas to feed the world. I salute you!

[jxsnekj]

Hope that both Russia and Ukraine can settle this conflict diplomatically for the sake of global stability. There is no victors in war but those arms supplier!

[kathrinekerns]

🙏🙏🙏for safety, and for safe passage for all of these vessels.

[darkpenguin]

In this deal access to Russian fertilizer is what's the world is waiting for

[danielwhyatt]

These sailors are so brave to be doing this despite the risks. The work there truly is a huge necessity both for their country and the rest of the world. Wishing him the best of luck on their voyage.

[fairdinkum]

Russia needs the food grains as much as the rest of the world does, Hope these ships see calm waters going forward!👍

[bigdada]

Blessings, peace and luck from California to Ukraine 🙏✌🍀💛💙

[carpRobbo]

The propaganda that the BBC put out is unbelievable

[megha]

Salute to the captain and the crew .. wonder how they got ready mentally for this transport

[sarojinichaudhury]

Corn fields in a war -devastated land brings sorrow and happiness together - tha question comes to the mind - do we need food or war ?

[varanbby]

Feel bad for them. Hope their country recover from wars

[L_E_L__U_P]

This is the kind of stuff movies should be made about.

[misterhoneybunny]

Why is Turkey afraid to use wheat and corn grown in the Americas???

[munirebalikci]

THANKS SHOULD GO TO TURKIYE'S DIPLOMATIC EFFORTS IN GETTING THE TWO SIDES TO AGREE IN HELPING THE GRAIN THROUGH TO FEED THE WORLD ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT ENOUGH IT IS A START. HOPE IS IT WILL REACH EVERYONE EVENTUALLY.

[qteodqv]

Fancy that: another snippet of news from the largest war in Europe since WW2! And this while the BBC is fighting its own heroic battle against the advanced stages of IAD (Infantile Attention-span Disorder).
Hats off to the heroes on its editorial board, who—despite the absence of their own spines—struggle to salvage what they can from the steady flow of news from reporters who put their lives on the line every single day.

[williamshandy]

I heard that some of the Ukrainian merchant ships were mostly shot by Russian ship missiles

[susanwestern]

Brave sailors. I hope this continues, Russia just has to keep it's side of the deal.

[davidty]

Sierra Leone Flagged bulk carrier Razoni being first one out escorted by a ukrainian tug.
Somehow not been hit by a missile that is a suprise to be sure.
Now onto the next of the bulk carriers.