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Slovakia joins Poland, Hungary in banning imports of Ukrainian grain

Poland has decided to ban imports of grain and other agricultural products from neighbouring Ukraine to protect its farmers. © Sergii Mukaieliants, AFP

Slovakia's government on Monday approved a ban on imports of Ukrainian grain and other food products, following similar moves by Poland and Hungary. The news came after US Ambassador to Russia Lynne Tracy said she had made a first visit in jail to Evan Gershkovich, a Wall Street Journal reporter accused by Moscow of spying, and had found him in good spirits. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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