First two cargo ships arrive in Ukrainian port since Moscow’s exit from grain deal

Palau-flagged bulk carrier Aroyat and general cargo vessel Resilient Africa arrive at the sea port of Chornomorsk for loading with grain, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, near Odesa, Ukraine September 16, 2023. © Stringer, Reuters

Two cargo ships arrived on Saturday at one of Ukraine's ports in the southern Odesa region, the Ukrainian Sea Ports authority said in a statement. The Palau-flagged carriers are the first civilian cargo ships to reach an Odesa port since Russia withdrew from a wartime deal designed to ensure safe Ukrainian grain exports via the Black Sea. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

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