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One of Russia’s most destructive weapons—the Iskander-M ballistic missile—relies not just on imported parts but also on foreign raw materials used in its fuel. Targeted sanctions on sodium perchlorate (a component of ammonium perchlorate) could cripple the production of the Russian missile that kills civilians and threatens Europe’s security.

As US efforts to broker a ceasefire in Russia’s war against Ukraine gain momentum, whispers of American and European businesses returning to Russia are growing louder. But they seem to ignore one thing: Russia has spent the last three years plundering foreign companies.

Ukraine ranks among the top countries globally for agricultural exports and is a crucial part of global food security. To ensure timely exports and uninterrupted food supply to dozens of countries worldwide, safe passage through the Black Sea is essential.

Even as Russia’s full-scale war in Ukraine rages on, the country ranks among the world’s largest exporters of both food and fertilizers — and remains a top global producer.

A new US bill threatens steep tariffs if Russia won’t pursue peace, but experts say only a full oil embargo backed by secondary sanctions can cut deep enough.

Ukraine’s fleet of naval drones has turned the tide in the Black Sea, carving out a secure maritime corridor despite Russia’s aggression, fueling a surge in exports—including vital agricultural shipments to Africa and other regions that rely on them.