Ukraine and Russia will sign a deal on Friday to lift a blockade of Black Sea grain exports that has escalated a global food crisis, Ankara said on Thursday after hosting talks between the warring sides. Earlier, Russia reopened its biggest gas pipeline to Germany at less than half normal capacity after a maintenance shutdown, amid worries of European energy shortages to come. Read our blog below to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
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