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Reuters
Reuters
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By Michelle Nichols

UN efforts to save Black Sea grain deal to continue in coming days

Belize flag bulker Queen Lila, carrying corn under UN's Black Sea grain initiative, waits for inspection in the northern anchorage of Istanbul, Turkey May 14, 2023. REUTERS/Yoruk Isik

The U.N. aid chief said on Monday efforts will continue in coming days to extend a deal allowing the safe Black Sea export of Ukraine grain, a pact Russia has threatened to quit on May 18 over obstacles to its grain and fertilizer exports.

The final two ships are due to leave Ukrainian ports on Tuesday under the Black Sea deal, said a U.N. spokesperson.

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