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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bel Trew and Jane Dalton

Russia suspends grain export deal with Ukraine after ‘drone attack’ on Black Sea fleet

AP

Russia has halted its participation in a grain deal from Ukraine that has brought down global food prices, blaming an alleged Ukrainian drone strike on its fleet of ships in the Black Sea.

Under the agreement, brokered by the United Nations, more than 9 million tonnes of grain were exported, easing food supply shortages across the world.

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