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Now playing Next Ukraine EU says Russia's decision to halt Black Sea grain is "unjustified" Russia said on Monday 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. 17/07/2023
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Now playing Next world news Troops in Ukraine say they need promised Western arms soonest Troops on the frontline in Ukraine say they need promised Western arms soonest to ensure the success of the counteroffensive. 13/07/2023
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