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.
Turkey
Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal in boost for food security
Russia agreed to a two-month extension of a deal that has allowed Ukraine to ship grain through the Black Sea to parts of the world struggling with hunger, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Wednesday, a boost to global food security after the war drove up prices.
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Switzerland
Russia open to extending Turkey-brokered grain deal by 60 days
A Russian delegation meeting with Turkish, Ukrainian and UN officials in Geneva has announced it has agreed to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative for another 60 days. However, Ukrainian officials say only a 120-day extension is legal, while UN officials say talks are still ongoing.
