Kyiv appears to have been preparing for some time for Russia to withdraw from the grain deal, which made it possible for Ukraine to export grain via its seaports. Just a few weeks ago, at the beginning of July, the Ukrainian government set up an insurance fund against security risks for shipping companies prepared to continue transporting Ukrainian grain by sea even if Russia withdrew from the agreement. Moscow announced its withdrawal from the grain deal a few hours before it officially expired on July 17. The Kremlin accuses Ukraine and the West of failing to honor agreements, and is demanding the fulfillment of five conditions. Does Ukraine have an alternative route to its grains ?