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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Risks, mined waters slow rush to extract grains from Ukraine

Odesa City Hall Press Office

Shipping companies are not rushing to export millions of tons of trapped grain out of Ukraine, despite a breakthrough deal to provide safe corridors through the Black Sea. That is because the waters are mined, ship owners are still assessing the risks and many still have questions over how the deal will unfold.

The complexities of the agreement have set off a slow, cautious start, but it's only good for 120 days — and the clock began ticking last week.

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