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Radio France Internationale
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Michael Fitzpatrick

Russia suspends grain exports in wake of Sevastopol drone attack

Grain from Sevastopol being unloaded in the Turkish port of Izmir. AP - Yoruk Isik

Maritime grain exports from Ukraine were halted on Saturday, when Russia suspended participation in the agreement which had been allowing shipments from Black Sea ports to Turkey. Moscow blames drone attacks on its vessels in Crimea for the suspension.

The deal to free grain exports, signed between Russia and Ukraine in July, was due to be renewed on 19 November.

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