Despite ongoing conflict, Ukraine has reopened a shipping corridor to facilitate grain exports, providing a critical economic boost. The corridor, protected by the military, replaces a U.N.-brokered agreement abandoned by Russia. Despite the threat of attack and floating mines, ships are heading to Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, carrying grain, metals, and other cargo. This initiative supports Ukraine’s agriculture-dependent economy and addresses food insecurity in regions facing rising prices. The shipping corridor has already facilitated over 5.6 million metric tons of exports, offering a lifeline for Ukrainian farmers and boosting the nation’s global trade connections.