The war and its impact on grain exports, therefore, has major implications, particularly in the global South which relies heavily on them. According to data from the European Commission, about 90% of these exports were shipped from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports. Ukraine and Russia are both significant suppliers of food to the world.
Germany will supply Ukraine with 18 of the more advanced Leopard 2A6 variant. Spain agreed to send six of its Leopard 2A4 main battle tanks to Ukraine, part of a coordinated effort with Germany, Norway, Poland, Portugal and the Netherlands, to supply Kyiv with around 80 Leopard 2 vehicles. Training on tanks: The first group of Ukrainian soldiers training to operate and maintain Spain’s Leopard 2A4 tanks will finish their instruction this week, the Spanish Ministry of Defense said.