The bulk carrier Rojen leaves the sea port in Chornomorsk after restarting grain export, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, 5 August 2022; Credit: Reuters / Serhii Smolientsev

(Reuters) - Ukraine is finalising a scheme with global insurers to cover grain ships travelling to and from its Black Sea ports, the Financial Times reported on Monday 21 August 2023 citing Ukraine's Deputy Economy Minister Oleksandr Gryban.

Gryban told the newspaper the deal was "currently being pursued and actively discussed" between the relevant ministries, as well as domestic banks and international insurance groups including Lloyd's of London.