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. Al Jazeera · Jul 18, 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 The Guardian - AU · 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. Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2023
Russia suspends Black Sea grain deal The initiative allowed grain shipments from Ukraine to leave the Black Sea region following Russia's 2022 invasion Salon · Jul 17, 2023
Concern in Kenya over Ruto's decision to lift logging ban Kenyan President William Ruto lifts a ban on logging, saying his government will still push ahead with plans to plant 15 billion trees over the next decade, but climate experts warn his decision could be catastrophic. Meanwhile, concerns grow in the Horn of Africa as Russia announces a halt to… France 24 · Jul 17, 2023
Russia says decision not to extend Black Sea grain deal is final No more talks planned, says official, despite Turkish leader expressing hope of progress at UN meeting The Guardian - UK · Jul 17, 2023
As Russia exits grain deal, which countries will be affected? Almost 33 million metric tonnes of grain were exported since the Black Sea Grain Initiative was brokered a year ago. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023
What are the Markets Telling Us about Russia Exiting the Ukraine Grain Deal? There was a great deal of noise made about Russia and the Black Sea grain deal overnight through Monday morning. All that matters though is what the market has to say about it. Barchart · Jul 17, 2023
Watch live: Final grain ship arrives in Turkey after Russia pulls out of Ukraine deal Watch live as a final grain ship arrives in Turkey after Russia halted participation in a UN-brokered deal which lets Ukraine export grain through the Black Sea on Monday, 17 July. The Independent UK · Jul 17, 2023
EU condemns Russia's 'cynical' refusal to renew Black Sea grain deal Russia has exited the agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain from its Black Sea ports for the past year, saying promises to free up its own shipments of food and fertilisers have not been kept. The European Union described the move as "cyncial". Radio France Internationale · Jul 17, 2023
Russia-Ukraine Black Sea grain deal: All you need to know Russia has declined to extend the Black Sea grain deal, stalling the export of Ukrainian grain to the rest of the world. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023
Russia suspends Ukraine grain deal. Here's what it means for the rest of the world The U.N.-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative allowed Ukraine to ship food to other parts of the world during the war. Russian President Vladimir Putin says he's suspending the deal for now. WEKU · Jul 17, 2023
Russia halts participation in Ukraine grain deal Kremlin says its conditions for extending deal brokered by the UN and Turkey had not been fulfilled. Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023
Evening Standard · Jul 17, 2023 Putin halts Russia’s role in famine-busting Black Sea grain export deal Vladimir Putin has halted Russia’s participation in the Black Sea grain export deal, the Kremlin said on Monday.
Al Jazeera · Jul 17, 2023 Black Sea grain deal in peril as UN, Turkey await Russia response UN, Turkish officials awaiting Russian response as last cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaves Odesa.
France 24 · Jul 17, 2023 Russia pulls out of Black Sea grain deal; key Crimea bridge targeted for second time Russia on Monday halted a breakthrough wartime deal on Monday that allowed grain to flow from Ukrainian ports to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia, where hunger is a growing threat. Western leaders and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres quickly denounced the move. Overnight from Sunday to Monday,…
France 24 · Jul 16, 2023 Russia repels Ukraine drone attack on Crimea, says Kremlin Russia thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack near Sebastopol, a crucial port in Russian-annexed Crimea, Russia's defence ministry said Sunday morning. Moscow's air defence forces and Black Sea fleet reportedly took out a total of nine drones throughout the assault, which the ministry said caused no damage or casualties. Also, President…
Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 507 As the conflict enters its 507th day, these are the main developments.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 13, 2023 Russia accused of ‘cynical brinkmanship’ over delays to grain deal renewal Fears over food price rises if Moscow fails to meet deadline for Black Sea export agreement
WEKU · Jul 8, 2023 Zelenskyy hails Ukraine's soldiers from a Black Sea island to mark 500 days of war Speaking from Snake Island, Zelenskyy honored the Ukrainian soldiers who fought for the island and all other defenders of the country.
Tribune News Service · Jul 8, 2023 Erdogan says Turkey wants 3-month extension of grain deal Turkey wants the safe-transit deal for Ukrainian grain exports from Black Sea ports extended for three months instead of two, said President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Evening Standard · Jul 8, 2023 Volodymyr Zelensky marks 500th day of the war with message from Snake Island Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky has marked the 500th day of war by hailing the country’s soldiers in a video from a Black Sea island that became a symbol of Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the Russian invasion.
The Independent UK · Jul 8, 2023 Ukraine's president hails the country's soldiers from a Black Sea island to mark 500 days of war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has marked the 500th day of the war by hailing the country’s soldiers in a video from a Black Sea island that became the symbol of Ukraine’s resilience in the face of the Russian invasion
The Guardian - AU · Jul 3, 2023 Russia-Ukraine war: at least 19 injured in drone attack; US ambassador meets with jailed reporter Evan Gershkovich in Moscow – as it happened Child among people injured in attack in Sumy; Lynne Tracy visits Wall Street Journal reporter in prison after court upholds FSB request to extend his detention