Zelenskiy condemns Donetsk attack in which he says two children died – as it happened Ukraine president accuses Russia of killing two children and hitting a school The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2023
By pulling out of the Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few remaining partners By pulling out of a landmark deal that allowed Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken 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 The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023
Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices Analysts say food prices in Asia are likely to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being. Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 513 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 513th day. Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2023
Ukraine and Pakistan call for restoring the Black Sea grain deal after talks in Islamabad The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Pakistan have called for the restoration of the Black Sea grain initiative to ensure global food security The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Grain prices rise after Russian pullout of Black Sea deal sparks food crisis fears Moscow criticised as concern grows about impact of climbing agricultural commodity prices on poorer countries The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
France’s main grain port of Rouen adjusts to impacts of war in Ukraine France’s primary grain export port is 100 kilometres away from the open sea – close to farmers, who have seen fluctuations in demand for wheat and other grains since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia’s recent pullout of the Black Sea grain deal, right at the start of France’s… Radio France Internationale · Jul 20, 2023
What was the Black Sea grain deal and why did it collapse? What will happen now that Russia has pulled out of deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach world markets? The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2023
Ukrainian push stalls, Russia’s command baulks, food crisis looms Russia has ended the Black Sea grain deal in retaliation for Ukraine attempting to make a military breakthrough. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023
Putin’s navy face attack by ‘maritime drones’ as it seeks to block grain leaving Black Sea Vladimir Putin’s navy ships may be targeted by Ukrainian maritime drones as Russia seeks to stop the export of grain from key ports despite warnings it could cause starvation for millions. Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war – live: Putin ‘buying time’ to strike back at Wagner chief Prigozhin, says US US-supplied cluster munitions are in Ukrainian hands and are being deployed, John Kirby says The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war: US cluster bombs being used by Kyiv against Russia, White House confirms – as it happened Controversial munitions being deployed in the field, says John Kirby; UN security council to meet over grain deal collapse The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023
Russia and Ukraine warn each other travelling ships part of war Russia’s defence ministry said ships travelling to Ukraine considered to be potentially transporting military cargo. Al Jazeera · Jul 20, 2023
White House says Russia is preparing for attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea The White House is warning that the Russian military is preparing for possible attacks on civilian shipping vessels in the Black Sea The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023
The Conversation · Jul 19, 2023 Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine – and what that means for the global food system The Russia-Ukraine grain deal that has been critical to keeping global food prices stable and preventing famine is currently in tatters. On July 17, 2023, Russia said it was pulling out of the year-old deal, which allowed shipments of grains and other foodstuffs to travel past the Russian naval blockade…
The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2023 Ukraine says Russia ‘blackmailing world with hunger’ after attack on port city of Odesa Having pulled out of a deal to allow Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea, Moscow has repeatedly struck one of the port cities involved in some of the fiercest assaults of its invasion
The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023 India supports U.N.'s efforts in continuing Black Sea Grain Initiative India voiced support for the U.N.’s efforts in continuing the Black Sea Grain initiative and expressed hope for an early resolution, saying that recent developments in the region, which have not helped in securing the larger cause of peace and stability
Al Jazeera · Jul 19, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 511 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 511th day.
Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2023 France slams Russia's suspension of black sea grain deal as 'blackmail' Russia attacked Ukraine's port of Odesa with missiles and drones overnight, after pulling out of a deal to allow Ukraine to export grain from the black sea - a decision that France denounced as “blackmail” impacting global food security.
The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2023 Russia targets key Ukraine Black Sea port of Odesa, a day after halting grain export deal Ukrainian forces have shot down 25 exploding drones and six cruise missiles from a pre-dawn Russian attack on the port of Odesa
The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2023 Washington determined to support Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’, says top US general – as it happened Gen Mark Milley and US Defence Secretary reassert backing for Ukraine and say its forces are making progress against Russia
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023 Ukraine’s Zelenskky says Russia blackmails world with food access Zelenskyy said the export of grain from Ukraine’s seaports should continue despite Russia’s withdrawal from the deal.
Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 510 These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 510th day.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 17, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 510 of the invasion Russia says it carried out ‘revenge’ strikes on Odesa and Mykolayiv after Crimea bridge was attacked; Kremlin warns it will be a risk for Ukraine to ship grain without Russian security guarantees
Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023 Russia's refusal to renew grain passage agreement revives concern over food prices Russia said Monday it would not renew an agreement to safeguard cargo passage on a crucial Black Sea shipping corridor that for months has helped stabilizes global food prices.