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Russia Warns Unfulfilled Grain Deal Threatens Global Food System

Russian bank CEO warns sanctions and unfulfilled grain deal terms will long-term impact global food markets.

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Boris Listov, CEO of Russian Agricultural Bank (Rosselkhozbank), stated on September 3 that the failure to fulfill the terms of the grain deal discussed with Western partners will have long-term consequences for the global food system. [1] Boris Listov, CEO of RusAgroBank, predicted on 2026-09-01 that the Central Bank of Russia will maintain its key rate at 14% during its September meeting. [2] Listov noted that unfulfilled terms include issues related to reconnecting Rosselkhozbank to SWIFT and that the situation around the Strait of Hormuz is affecting mineral fertilizer supplies. [3] Russian Agricultural Bank CEO Boris Listov said that rising costs for logistics and payments are inevitably increasing food prices for people in the 160 countries to which Russia exports its products. [4] Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan that measures promised by the West under the grain deal, including lifting sanctions on Rosselkhozbank and removing restrictions on ships entering ports, had never been implemented. [5] Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma committee on the financial market, stated on 2026-09-01 that the Central Bank will likely keep the key rate at 14% due to current pro-inflationary risks. [6] Boris Listov explained that a 12% rate would reduce the burden on the federal budget regarding support for currently implemented investment projects. [7] Boris Listov stated that a key rate of 12% would likely revitalize investment activity among enterprises in the agricultural sector. [8]
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  1. Boris Listov, CEO of Russian Agricultural Bank (Rosselkhozbank), stated on September 3 that the failure to fulfill the terms of the grain deal discussed with Western partners will have long-term consequences for the global food system. · TASS
  2. Boris Listov, CEO of RusAgroBank, predicted on 2026-09-01 that the Central Bank of Russia will maintain its key rate at 14% during its September meeting. · Lenta.ruRussia
  3. Listov noted that unfulfilled terms include issues related to reconnecting Rosselkhozbank to SWIFT and that the situation around the Strait of Hormuz is affecting mineral fertilizer supplies. · TASS
  4. Russian Agricultural Bank CEO Boris Listov said that rising costs for logistics and payments are inevitably increasing food prices for people in the 160 countries to which Russia exports its products. · TASS
  5. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated at the SCO summit in Kyrgyzstan that measures promised by the West under the grain deal, including lifting sanctions on Rosselkhozbank and removing restrictions on ships entering ports, had never been implemented. · TASS
  6. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma committee on the financial market, stated on 2026-09-01 that the Central Bank will likely keep the key rate at 14% due to current pro-inflationary risks. · Lenta.ruRussia
  7. Boris Listov explained that a 12% rate would reduce the burden on the federal budget regarding support for currently implemented investment projects. · Lenta.ruRussia
  8. Boris Listov stated that a key rate of 12% would likely revitalize investment activity among enterprises in the agricultural sector. · Lenta.ruRussia
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