Russian Company Behind Egypt Wheat Cargo Had History of Selling ‘Stolen’ Ukraine Grain

An investigative report examines how Pallada, a Russian-owned exporter, sourced wheat from occupied Ukrainian regions and shipped it via the vessel Mikhail Nenashev—previously scrutinized for suspected transport of stolen Ukrainian grain—to international buyers, including a shipment to Egypt, amid gaps in tracking data and documentation. It highlights the broader context of grain exports from occupied territories, the challenges of tracing mixed cargoes, and emerging solutions such as the UK’s proposed grain verification scheme, emphasizing the need for enhanced due diligence by importers.