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Syrian Ports.. Russian Wheat Supply Suspension Opens Door for Ukrainian Food Offers
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Syrian Main Ports Work Resumption Indicates New Authorities' Attempt to Reassure International Community and Ensure Vital Supplies Continuity
Syrian main ports resumed normal operational activity after days of disruption, maritime sector officials stated Monday, while Ukraine moved to contact transitional authorities regarding essential food supplies.
Latakia port surrounding area witnessing repeated Israeli strikes since armed opposition factions, led by HTS, overthrew former regime president Bashar al-Assad December 8, while ports face adequate labor supply challenges.
Hassan Jablawi, Latakia port official, told Reuters port restored normal activity, confirming ships waiting several days began unloading cargo.
London Stock Exchange Group ship tracking data recorded Turkish vessel (Med Urla) departing Latakia port today, first indicating navigation activity resumption. Shipping sector sources reported operations return at Tartus port, Syria's second-largest, with continuing ship congestion challenge.
Russian wheat supplies sudden stoppage emerged Friday, after two Russian wheat-laden ships failed reaching intended Syrian ports, per Russian and Syrian sources.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Saturday expressed country's readiness cooperating with international organizations and partners developing food delivery mechanisms to Syria, adding "we can help Syrians with Ukrainian wheat, flour, and oil," confirmed by Ukrainian shipping sector source.
Levant-Agencies
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