Russia has left the grain initiative, and the naval war is back on the agenda. But it's far from certain that Russia will benefit from this, and it almost raises the question of whether Russia was tricked into leaving.
0:00 Intro
0:31 History of grain deal
1:12 Why Russia entered the deal
2:17 Russian benefits with the grain deal
2:57 Sea control
4:18 Grain deal gave Russia control
5:46 July renewal process
6:39 Kerch Bridge attack changed the game
7:52 Unclear what Russia will do now
8:47 Requirements for a blockade
10:21 Russian dilemmas
11:11 A Ukrainian trap?
12:07 Ukraine wants maritime control
22 июл 2024