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Michael Fitzpatrick

Russia-Ukraine Black Sea grain export deal extended for four months

A Turkish-flagged cargo vessel carrying Ukrainian grain. REUTERS - UMIT BEKTAS

An agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea will continue, according to Turkish and Ukrainian officials. The UN has welcomed the extension of the export deal, which was made necessary by the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine is one of the world's top grain producers, and the Russian invasion blocked 20 million tonnes of grain in its ports before the United Nations and Turkey brokered the deal in July.

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