Russia is exporting stolen Ukrainian grain from the port of Mariupol

In mid-January 2026, the first batch of stolen Ukrainian grain was sent for export from the temporarily occupied port of Mariupol. Reports indicate that this process is organized under the supervision of the “Rosselkhoznadzor.”

This is reported by AgroReview

Control and Accompaniment of Exports

According to the Russian agency, the grain being exported is accompanied by the necessary documents confirming its phytosanitary condition. In particular, over 5 thousand tons of wheat were inspected at the seaport of Mariupol, and the corresponding phytosanitary certificate was issued.

“For this purpose, over 5 thousand tons of wheat grain were inspected at the seaport of Mariupol. In addition, the agency issued one phytosanitary certificate,” the statement reads.

Scale of Illegal Exports

It is known that the Russian Federation continues to export Ukrainian grain from the temporarily occupied territory, and this shipment from Mariupol has become another example of the large-scale appropriation of domestic agricultural products. The operation is conducted with the involvement of official structures of the Russian Federation, which provide documents to legalize the illegal export.