Russia: West must remove obstacles to its grain exports
1 year, 8 months ago

Russia: West must remove obstacles to its grain exports

Associated Press  

ANKARA, Turkey — Russia may pull out of a wartime deal that allows the export of Ukrainian grain to global markets if the West fails to remove obstacles to Russian agricultural exports, Moscow’s top diplomat suggested Friday. ”We made a small escalatory move and offered to extend the deal only for 60 days on the assumption that if there is no change in removing the obstacles to the exports of Russian fertilizers and grain, we would think whether the deal is needed.” Lavrov shrugged off the West’s argument that Russian food and fertilizers are not subject to sanctions. Lavrov said the West has effectively blocked the U.N-Turkey agreement on Russian agricultural exports and “that’s why we’ve asked for letters of comfort from certain governments.” Instead of agreeing to another extension later this year, Russia may decide to cooperate directly with Turkey and Qatar to ensure grain gets to the countries that need it. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, whose country joined the U.N. and Ukraine in pressing for a 120-day extension before the deal on Ukrainian exports expired last month, said he and Lavrov “agreed that the obstacles to the export of Russian grain and fertilizer should be removed immediately.” “We value the continuation of the deal,” Cavusoglu said.

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Russia seeks lower transaction costs on Egypt wheat payments, lobby group says
1 day, 20 hours ago

Russia seeks lower transaction costs on Egypt wheat payments, lobby group says

Live Mint  

MOSCOW, - Russian grain exporters will propose ways to reduce transaction costs on wheat payments to Egypt's new commodities importer, the head of the exporters' lobby group was quoted as saying in an interview with Dubai-based publication Asharq Business. "We have proposals on how to reduce transaction costs in grain settlements under the conditions of limited access for Russian grain …

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia during a visit from Ukraine’s Zelenskyy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Turkey’s Erdogan offers to host a peace summit with Russia during a visit from Ukraine’s Zelenskyy

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whose NATO-member country has sought to balance its close relations with both Ukraine and Russia, offered during a visit Friday from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to host a peace summit between the two countries. “We are Ukraine remains firm on not engaging directly with Russia on peace talks, and Zelenskyy has said multiple …

Ukraine says West must halt weapons parts supplies to Russia
11 months ago

Ukraine says West must halt weapons parts supplies to Russia

New Indian Express  

Ukraine on Friday urged the West to "get serious" about curbing Russia's arms production by shutting loopholes that allow it to keep sourcing key parts. Western countries have sanctioned swathes of Russia's weapons industry and banned the export of military goods and parts that it says helps Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. "The West must get serious about strangling Russia's ability …

A deal to expedite grain exports has been reached between Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania
1 year, 2 months ago

A deal to expedite grain exports has been reached between Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania have agreed on a plan they hope will help expedite Ukrainian grain exports, officials said Tuesday, with needy countries beyond Europe potentially benefitting from speedier procedures. While the stated goal is to hasten Ukrainian grain exports, the agreement may also help defuse tensions over grain prices between Ukraine and Poland a time when …

Ukraine reaches deal with Poland and Lithuania to expedite grain exports as war grinds on
1 year, 2 months ago

Ukraine reaches deal with Poland and Lithuania to expedite grain exports as war grinds on

LA Times  

A truck unloads grain in a granary in the village of Zghurivka, Ukraine. Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania have agreed on a plan that they hope will help expedite Ukrainian grain exports, officials said Tuesday, with needy countries beyond Europe potentially benefiting from speedier procedures. While the stated goal is to hasten Ukrainian grain exports, the agreement may also help defuse …

Grain spat drags Ukraine’s ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion
1 year, 3 months ago

Grain spat drags Ukraine’s ties with ally Poland to lowest point since start of Russian invasion

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — A dispute about whether Ukrainian grain should be allowed to enter the domestic markets of Poland and other European Union countries has pushed the tight relationship between Kyiv and Warsaw to its lowest point since Russia invaded Ukraine last year. Now, Polish officials, who are trying to win parliamentary elections next month with help from farmers’ votes, …

'Trust Russia as much as West': Turkish President Erdogan days after meeting with Putin over Black Sea deal
1 year, 3 months ago

'Trust Russia as much as West': Turkish President Erdogan days after meeting with Putin over Black Sea deal

India TV News  

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on late Monday said that he trusts Russia equally as he trusts Western countries, more than a week after his meeting where he tried to convince his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to rejoin the Black Sea grain initiative that affected food security in many countries. Erdogan also implied improving ties with the United States, as …

Any grain initiative that isolates Russia is bound to fail: Türkiye President
1 year, 3 months ago

Any grain initiative that isolates Russia is bound to fail: Türkiye President

The Hindu  

Any initiative that isolates Russia in the Black Sea Grain Initiative is bound to fail, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Sunday, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Moscow would return to the “collective implementation” of the grain deal “the same day” their conditions for export of own grain and fertilizers to the global markets are met. Giving …

Turkey's Erdogan says Black Sea grain deal can be revived soon
1 year, 3 months ago

Turkey's Erdogan says Black Sea grain deal can be revived soon

Firstpost  

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, who previously played a significant role in convincing Vladimir Putin to stick with the deal, and the UN are both trying to get the Russian President to return to the deal After talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, his Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan said soon it would be possible to restore Black Sea grain deal. “It …

Turkey’s President meets Russia’s Putin and aims to revive the wartime Ukraine grain export deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Turkey’s President meets Russia’s Putin and aims to revive the wartime Ukraine grain export deal

The Hindu  

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday sought to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to revive an agreement that allowed Ukraine to export grain and other commodities from three Black Sea ports despite the war with Russia. Mr. Erdogan said the grain deal was the headline issue at the daylong talks between the two leaders in Russia’s Black Sea resort …

Putin says he won’t renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has
1 year, 3 months ago

Putin says he won’t renew the grain deal until the West meets his demands. The West says it has

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Monday that a landmark deal allowing Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea amid the war won’t be restored until the West meets Moscow’s demands on its own agricultural exports. Putin reiterated those complaints Monday, while also telling reporters that if those commitments were honored, Russia could return to the deal “within days.” …

The Turkish president is to meet Putin with the aim of reviving the Ukraine grain export deal
1 year, 3 months ago

The Turkish president is to meet Putin with the aim of reviving the Ukraine grain export deal

The Independent  

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Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia attacks Ukraine grain port ahead of Putin-Erdogan talks

Al Jazeera  

Ukraine downs 17 drones over Izmail port on the Danube River as Russian and Turkish leaders prepare to hold talks on Ukrainian grain exports. Russia has launched a wave of drone attacks on one of Ukraine’s biggest grain exporting ports, hours before Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, were due to hold talks. A top …

Erdogan visits Putin in Russia’s Sochi in bid to revive Ukraine grain deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Erdogan visits Putin in Russia’s Sochi in bid to revive Ukraine grain deal

Al Jazeera  

Putin says the deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain will not be restored until the West lifts embargo on Russia. On his part, Putin said at a news conference with Erdogan that Russia was ready to return to the deal “as soon” as restrictions on its own exports were lifted. Putin said Western claims that Russia had stoked a …

Russia won’t renew grain deal until demands met, Putin tells Erdogan
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia won’t renew grain deal until demands met, Putin tells Erdogan

Al Jazeera  

The Russian leader’s stance dashes hopes that Erdogan could help revive the deal which is vital for global food supplies. Russian President Vladimir Putin has reiterated his stance on reinstating a United Nations-brokered deal to safely ship Ukrainian grain across the Black Sea only after the West meets Moscow’s demands on its agricultural exports. “People saying it was Russia that …

Putin has dashed global hopes for reviving the Ukraine grain deal. This is why it matters
1 year, 3 months ago

Putin has dashed global hopes for reviving the Ukraine grain deal. This is why it matters

Associated Press  

ISTANBUL — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with Vladimir Putin on Monday, hoping to persuade the Russian leader to rejoin a deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain. The original deal — brokered by the United Nations and Turkey in July 2022 — allowed nearly 33 million metric tons of grain and other commodities to leave three Ukrainian ports …

What’s at stake in the upcoming Erdogan-Putin meeting?
1 year, 3 months ago

What’s at stake in the upcoming Erdogan-Putin meeting?

Al Jazeera  

Monday’s meeting in Sochi comes amid international efforts to patch up the Black Sea Grain Initiative. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is scheduled to meet Vladimir Putin on Monday, hoping to persuade the Russian leader to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow broke off from in July. The Sochi summit follows talks between the Russian and Turkish foreign …

Russia attacks Ukrainian port before Putin’s grain deal talks with Turkish president
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia attacks Ukrainian port before Putin’s grain deal talks with Turkish president

LA Times  

A farmer with wheat at a granary on a private farm in Zhurivka, Ukraine, on Aug. 10, 2023. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will seek to persuade Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow broke from in July. The attack on the Reni seaport comes a day before Russian President Vladimir Putin is to …

Russia’s Putin and Turkey’s Erdogan set to meet amid efforts to repair Ukraine grain deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Russia’s Putin and Turkey’s Erdogan set to meet amid efforts to repair Ukraine grain deal

Associated Press  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks next week, the Kremlin announced Friday, just over six weeks after Moscow broke off a deal brokered by Ankara and the U.N. that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach world markets safely despite the 18-month war. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Putin and Erdogan would meet Monday in …

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn't satisfied
1 year, 3 months ago

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn't satisfied

Firstpost  

The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in hopes of reviving the deal that allowed Ukraine to ship almost 33,000 tons of grain at a time of growing global hunger The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global …

Putin and Erdogan to meet amid efforts to revive Ukraine grain deal
1 year, 3 months ago

Putin and Erdogan to meet amid efforts to revive Ukraine grain deal

LA Times  

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks on the defunct deal on Ukrainian grain exports. Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan for talks next week, the Kremlin said Friday, more than six weeks after Moscow broke off a deal partly brokered by Ankara that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach …

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn’t satisfied
1 year, 3 months ago

UN chief sends Russia new proposals to revive Black Sea grain deal but Moscow isn’t satisfied

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations chief sent Russia a new proposal aimed at getting its grain and fertilizer to global markets in hopes of reviving the deal that allowed Ukraine to ship almost 33,000 tons of grain at a time of growing global hunger. The deal followed Russia’s Feb. 24, 2022, invasion of Ukraine which sent global food prices …

As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, one Ukrainian farmer doesn’t know how he’ll sell his grain
1 year, 4 months ago

As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, one Ukrainian farmer doesn’t know how he’ll sell his grain

Associated Press  

KYIV, Ukraine — Victor Tsvyk harvested 4,800 tons of wheat this month, but after Russia exited a wartime deal that allowed Ukraine to ship grain to the world, he has no idea where his produce will go. Tsvyk, who normally exported up to 90% of his harvest from the southern port of Odesa, faces a crisis: His yield is 20% …

As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, one Ukrainian farmer doesn’t know how he'll sell his grain
1 year, 4 months ago

As the Black Sea becomes a battleground, one Ukrainian farmer doesn’t know how he'll sell his grain

The Independent  

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Putin promises no-cost Russian grain shipments to 6 African countries
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin promises no-cost Russian grain shipments to 6 African countries

Associated Press  

ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Vladimir Putin told leaders and officials from most African countries Thursday that Russia is making every effort to avert a global food crisis despite concerns that its withdrawal from a deal allowing grain shipments from Ukraine will cause price spikes. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre also said Russia’s promise to donate grain to African nations …

Putin breaks silence on grain deal suspension says none of Russia’s conditions were ever fulfilled
1 year, 4 months ago

Putin breaks silence on grain deal suspension says none of Russia’s conditions were ever fulfilled

India TV News  

In a major development, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who has been facing immense criticism for suspending the Black Sea grain deal, on Thursday broke the silence and said that the initiative had lifted illegitimate obstacles to Russian exports of grain and fertilizer to global markets, none of Russia’s conditions was ever fulfilled. Impact: Wheat prices increase sharply According to a …

Russia making efforts to avert food crisis, Putin tells African nations
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia making efforts to avert food crisis, Putin tells African nations

Al Jazeera  

Russian president offers free grain to six African countries days after withdrawing from Ukraine grain export deal. Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered free grain to six African countries, telling African leaders at a conference in St Petersburg that Moscow is making efforts to avert a global food crisis days after withdrawing from the Ukraine grain export deal. We are …

'Black Sea grain deal is now impossible': Russia's staunch reply despite mounting pressure from world leaders
1 year, 5 months ago

'Black Sea grain deal is now impossible': Russia's staunch reply despite mounting pressure from world leaders

India TV News  

Despite mounting pressure from the West and other parts of the world, Russia, in staunch words on Tuesday, reiterated that it would not resume the Black Sea grain deal in the near future. Earlier last week, Moscow had terminated the grain deal and argued that "the part of the Black Sea agreement that concerns Russia has not yet been fulfilled". …

Russia says 'impossible' to return to deal allowing Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain until Russian interests are honoured
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia says 'impossible' to return to deal allowing Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain until Russian interests are honoured

ABC  

The Kremlin says it is impossible for Russia to return to the Black Sea grain export deal until an agreement related to Russian interests is honoured, rebuffing a call by UN secretary-general António Guterres for Moscow to rejoin. Key points: Russia says the deal can not be resumed until its own fertiliser exports are protected Both Russia and Ukraine have …

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer
1 year, 5 months ago

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer

The Hindu  

The U.N. chief on Monday urged Russia to resume the internationally brokered deal so that grain can be shipped from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, saying that otherwise, the world’s most vulnerable among the hungry will suffer the worst consequences. With the recent collapse of the Ukraine-Russia grain deal, “the most vulnerable will pay the highest price,’‘ Guterres said. Both Russia …

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer
1 year, 5 months ago

UN chief urges Russia to revive grain deal with Ukraine, warning ‘the most vulnerable’ will suffer

Associated Press  

ROME — The U.N. chief on Monday urged Russia to resume the internationally brokered deal so that grain can be shipped from Ukraine’s Black Sea ports, saying that otherwise, the world’s most vulnerable among the hungry will suffer the worst consequences. Both Russia and Ukraine are “essential to global food security,’' the U.N. leader said. “For my part, I remain …

Russia comes under pressure at UN to avoid global food crisis and revive Ukrainian grain shipments
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia comes under pressure at UN to avoid global food crisis and revive Ukrainian grain shipments

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Russia came under pressure at the United Nations Security Council on Friday from its ally China and developing countries as well as Western nations to avert a global food crisis and quickly revive Ukrainian grain shipments. In response to Russia declaring wide areas in the Black Sea dangerous for shipping, the U.N. warned that a military incident …

By pulling out of the Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few remaining partners
1 year, 5 months ago

By pulling out of the Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few remaining partners

Associated Press  

By pulling out of a landmark deal that allowed Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking a gamble that could badly damage Moscow’s relations with many of its partners that have stayed neutral or even been supportive of the Kremlin’s invasion of its neighbor. But with the West showing little willingness to yield any …

Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say food prices in Asia are likely to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Russia’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal is expected to drive food prices higher in Asia but the impact will be muted for now, analysts say, due to reduced imports from Ukraine and increased supply …

By pulling out of Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few allies
1 year, 5 months ago

By pulling out of Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few allies

India Today  

By pulling out of a landmark deal that allowed Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin is taking a gamble that could badly damage Moscow’s relations with many of its partners that have stayed neutral or even been supportive of the Kremlin’s invasion of its neighbour. But with the West showing little willingness to yield any …

Wheat prices spike after Russia bombs Odesa grain port in Ukraine, threatens to attack ships
1 year, 5 months ago

Wheat prices spike after Russia bombs Odesa grain port in Ukraine, threatens to attack ships

ABC  

Global grain prices have jumped after Russia bombed a Ukrainian grain port and threatened further destruction upon any cargo ship attempting to leave Ukraine. Key points: Global wheat futures made their biggest one-day jump since Russia invaded Ukraine 17 months ago The bombing follows a decision by Russia to renege on allowing the safe passage of Ukraine grain Russian and …

What Russia's Withdrawal From Black Sea Grain Deal Means Globally
1 year, 5 months ago

What Russia's Withdrawal From Black Sea Grain Deal Means Globally

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Russia has just pulled out of a global grain deal which allowed exports to leave Ukraine, in a move which has been condemned as a form of “blackmail.” The Black Sea Grain Initiative expired Monday and now will not be renewed for another year, because Moscow claims its own conditions for the deal were not being met. …

After ending deal, Russia warns against Black Sea grain shipments
1 year, 5 months ago

After ending deal, Russia warns against Black Sea grain shipments

Al Jazeera  

Russia pulled out of the wartime grain deal with Ukraine on Monday. A day after pulling out of the wartime grain deal and renewing global fears over food security, the Kremlin has warned that shipping grain out of Ukrainian Black Sea ports could be risky in the absence of Russian security guarantees, claiming Ukraine uses the waters for military activities. …

Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal, UN says 'a blow to needy everywhere'
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia pulls out of Ukraine grain deal, UN says 'a blow to needy everywhere'

India Today  

Russia halted participation on Monday in the year-old UN-brokered deal that lets Ukraine export grain through the Black Sea, causing concern in poorer countries that price rises will put food out of reach. In Washington, the White House said Russia's suspension of the pact "will worsen food security and harm millions" and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called it …

Ukraine’s Zelenskky says Russia blackmails world with food access
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelenskky says Russia blackmails world with food access

Al Jazeera  

Zelenskyy said the export of grain from Ukraine’s seaports should continue despite Russia’s withdrawal from the deal. Describing the need to be protected from “Russian madness” following Moscow’s withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal on Monday, Zelenskyy said the export of grain from Ukraine’s seaports should continue – with or without Russia’s participation. Ukraine’s exports provided food security for …

Russia exits UN-brokered deal for export of Ukrainian grain -
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia exits UN-brokered deal for export of Ukrainian grain -

Live Mint  

Efforts to avoid a global food crisis amid the Ukraine-Russia war hit a stumbling block on Monday as Moscow backed out of a UN-brokered deal. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on a conference call that the Black Sea agreements which allowed export of Ukrainian grain had ‘ceased to be valid today’. The Black Sea Grain Initiative has reportedly allowed …

Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia halts wartime deal that allows Ukraine to ship grain in a hit to global food security

The Hindu  

Russia said on July 17 it has halted an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty. “The Black Sea deal is absolutely critical for the food security of a number of countries,” …

Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russia on Monday halted a breakthrough wartime deal that allowed grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty. The Russian Foreign Ministry again declared the northwestern Black Sea area “temporarily dangerous.” Sergei Markov, a Moscow-based pro-Kremlin …

Ukraine staunch reply to Russia's grain deal termination: 'Black Sea is not Kremlin's internal waters'
1 year, 5 months ago

Ukraine staunch reply to Russia's grain deal termination: 'Black Sea is not Kremlin's internal waters'

India TV News  

As Russia blocks the movement of Ukranian grain vessels, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Office has reacted sharply to the development and called it a "violation of international norms" and argued that "the Black Sea is not Russia's internal waters and is not subject to its jurisdiction". Russia halts grain export Earlier today, Russia has announced to halt the "crucial" grain deal …

Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal

Al Jazeera  

Kremlin says its conditions for extending deal brokered by the UN and Turkey had not been fulfilled. The Kremlin says Russia has halted its participation in a deal that allowed war-torn Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger, dealing a blow to global food security after Moscow’s invasion last year sent …

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia’s war matters to the world
1 year, 5 months ago

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia’s war matters to the world

LA Times  

Russia has suspended a wartime deal designed to move grain from Ukraine to parts of the world where millions are going hungry. The International Rescue Committee calls the grain deal a “lifeline for the 79 countries and 349 million people on the frontlines of food insecurity.” Losing millions of tons of food from Ukraine at a time when many countries …

Russia halts deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, in a hit to global food security
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia halts deal allowing Ukraine to export grain, in a hit to global food security

LA Times  

Russia said Monday that it has halted an unprecedented wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed more people into poverty. It’s the end of a breakthrough accord that the United Nations and Turkey brokered last summer to …

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia’s war matters to the world
1 year, 5 months ago

Why allowing Ukraine to ship grain during Russia’s war matters to the world

Associated Press  

LONDON — Russia has suspended a wartime deal designed to move grain from Ukraine to parts of the world where millions are going hungry. The Black Sea Grain Initiative, brokered by the U.N. and Turkey, has allowed 32.9 million metric tons of food to be exported from Ukraine since August, more than half to developing countries, according to the Joint …

Russia’s threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises food safety concerns
1 year, 5 months ago

Russia’s threat to pull out of Ukraine grain deal raises food safety concerns

The Hindu  

Concerns are growing that Russia will not extend a United Nations-brokered deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to parts of the world struggling with hunger, with ships no longer heading to the war-torn country’s Black Sea ports and food exports dwindling. Russian intentions If the deal isn’t extended, “the countries that had relied on Ukraine for their imports …

Putin: Ukraine losses ‘catastrophic’; Russia eyes ‘sanitary zone’
1 year, 6 months ago

Putin: Ukraine losses ‘catastrophic’; Russia eyes ‘sanitary zone’

Al Jazeera  

Russian leader says no need for new round of mobilisation – for now – claims Ukraine has suffered ‘catastrophic’ losses in its counteroffensive. Referring to Ukrainian incursions and shelling of Russia’s Belgorod and other border regions, Putin said his military would take moves to stop such attacks, and if Kyiv persists, “We will have to consider creating a sanitary zone …

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