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Key Points

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Up to 80% of terminal capacity could restart with a cease‑fire.

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About 20% of capacity is currently idle due to damage.

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Major damaged terminals include the Novorossiysk complex and the Taman terminal.

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International diplomatic effort aims to protect food supplies.

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Russia is exploring other export pathways while repairs continue.

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Summary

Three of the nine major terminals have suffered serious damage and may remain out of service for several months.

Turkey, along with India, Egypt and other grain‑importing nations, is leading diplomatic talks to restore the flow of food.

In the meantime, Russia is using alternative export routes to keep grain moving to world markets.

The disruption has already pushed global grain prices higher, raising concerns about food security.

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New Words to Learn

6 words
terminal
a large facility where ships load or unload cargo
capacity
the maximum amount a facility can handle
cease‑fire
an agreement to stop fighting temporarily
food security
having enough safe food for people
diplomatic
relating to talks between countries
grain
crops such as wheat or barley used for food
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