THEORETICAL AND ANALYTICAL REVIEW OF THE DEFINITION OF "FOOD SECURITY" AND THE ROLE OF THE PORTS OF GREATER ODESSA IN OVERCOMING THE GLOBAL CRISIS

Topicality. With the beginning of full-scale invasion russian federation on territory Ukraine, economic activity suffered serious damage, including damage to agriculture. Which in turn leads a problem sphere ensuring state and international food security.Aim tasks. The purpose article is theoretical substantiation definition "food security" analysis activities ports Great Odesa relation regulation crisis situation matters security.Materials methods. Empirical, theoretical, analytical synthesis models scientific research were used this article. graphic method grouping also work.Research results. analyzes literature legal acts apparatus term security". This was generalized single concept based current events taking place Ukraine. An operation Greater Odessa (Odesa, Chornomorsk, Pivdenny) carried out, data for 2021 indicators obtained from modern database "Black Sea Grain Initiative Vessel Movements". During analysis, it determined that agricultural products such as corn (1.821 million tons 1.757 tons, respectively) are mostly exported Chornomorsk Pivdenny. Wheat, turn, second ranking most popular crops, but first port "Odesa" - 1.261 tons. A rating exporting countries compiled: Turkey took place, followed by Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Egypt, others.Conclusion. conducted security, especially influence seaports solving situation, indicates that, course, there decrease export grain crops Asia, Europe Africa, experience gained during implementation "Grain Agreement" can be order improve transport management security