Russian grain exporters to supply directly to 13 countries, bypassing foreign traders

Russian exporters will directly supply grain to 13 countries without foreign intermediaries, the Russian Grain Union told Interfax news agency Oct. 18. The decision follows an Oct. 11 meeting where a recommendation stated that exporters would restrict sales exclusively to them, with a commitment not to sell Russian grain to foreign tender winners. This new strategy aims to deter low-priced...