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A Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa has killed one and badly damaged a cathedral

Russia struck the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa again on Sunday, keeping up a barrage of attacks that has damaged critical port infrastructure in southern Ukraine in the past week.

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Turkey may be key to salvaging Ukraine's Black Sea grain exports

Russia's decision to walk out on a deal brokered by the United Nations and Turkey to allow Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea has prompted fears of soaring prices and global famine. Turkey, the gatekeeper to the waterway, has a key role to play in finding a solution.

Radio France Internationale

The latest Russian strike on Ukraine's Odesa leaves 1 dead, many hurt and a cathedral badly damaged

At least one person was killed and 22 others wounded in Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian Black Sea city of Odesa, according to local officials

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Ancient genomic data shed light on the demise of the Copper Age

Copper Age farmers and steppe pastoralists interacted 1,000 years earlier than thought, according to a Nature study. Analysis of 135 ancient individuals from 8 sites in SE Europe & NW Black Sea region showed genetic continuity between Neolithic & Copper Age groups, but also varying amounts of ancestry from both.…

The Hindu

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 514

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 514th day.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine wants ships to keep exporting its grain despite Russian attacks. Some are interested

A major shipping group says there is still interest from ship owners in carrying Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea if they can mitigate the risk

The Independent UK

Russia ‘holding humanity hostage’ over Black Sea grain deal, UN hears

Security council session told that world’s poorest and most vulnerable at risk after Russia blocked exports

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Russia and Ukraine issue tit-for-tat warnings after Moscow pulls out of Black Sea grain deal; the sole remaining resident of one Ukrainian village who curses Putin every morning

The Guardian - AU

Russia conducts live fire drills in the Black Sea after pulling out of grain deal

Video released by Russian defence ministry shows ship launching rockets to rehearse ‘apprehending an offending vessel’

Evening Standard

Concern mounts in East Africa over halted Black Sea grain deal

Analysts say East Africa could experience food shortages due to complications from Russia exiting the grain initiative.

Al Jazeera

Russia aims missiles at Ukraine's farm storage after days of hitting port facilities

Russian cruise missiles, flying low and hugging the terrain to dodge Ukrainian air defenses, have destroyed farm storage buildings in the Odesa region

The Independent UK

Russia defence ministry says navy carried out live fire 'exercise' in Black Sea

Russia's navy carried out a live fire "exercise" in the northwest Black Sea, Moscow's defence ministry said Friday, two days after the Kremlin said it would consider ships travelling to Ukraine through the waterway carriers of military cargo, and therefore legitimate targets.

Radio France Internationale

Russia detains prominent hardliner who accused Putin of weakness in Ukraine

A prominent Russian hardliner who accused President Vladimir Putin of weakness and indecision in Ukraine was detained Friday on charges of extremism, a signal the Kremlin has toughened its approach with hawkish critics after last month's abortive rebellion by the Wagner mercenary company. Read our live blog to see how…

France 24

By pulling out of the Ukrainian grain deal, Russia risks alienating its few remaining partners

By pulling out of a landmark deal that allowed Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea, Russian President Vladimir Putin has taken a gamble that could badly damage Moscow’s relations with many of its partners that have stayed neutral or even been supportive of the Kremlin’s invasion of its neighbor

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Al Jazeera

Russia’s exit from grain deal puts focus on Asia’s food prices

Analysts say food prices in Asia are likely to rise but the fallout will be limited for the time being.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 513

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 513th day.

The Independent UK

Ukraine and Pakistan call for restoring the Black Sea grain deal after talks in Islamabad

The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Pakistan have called for the restoration of the Black Sea grain initiative to ensure global food security

The Guardian - UK

Grain prices rise after Russian pullout of Black Sea deal sparks food crisis fears

Moscow criticised as concern grows about impact of climbing agricultural commodity prices on poorer countries

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France’s main grain port of Rouen adjusts to impacts of war in Ukraine

France’s primary grain export port is 100 kilometres away from the open sea – close to farmers, who have seen fluctuations in demand for wheat and other grains since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Russia’s recent pullout of the Black Sea grain deal, right at the start of France’s…

The Guardian - UK

What was the Black Sea grain deal and why did it collapse?

What will happen now that Russia has pulled out of deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to reach world markets?

Evening Standard

Putin’s navy face attack by ‘maritime drones’ as it seeks to block grain leaving Black Sea

Vladimir Putin’s navy ships may be targeted by Ukrainian maritime drones as Russia seeks to stop the export of grain from key ports despite warnings it could cause starvation for millions.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war: US cluster bombs being used by Kyiv against Russia, White House confirms – as it happened

Controversial munitions being deployed in the field, says John Kirby; UN security council to meet over grain deal collapse

Al Jazeera

Russia and Ukraine warn each other travelling ships part of war

Russia’s defence ministry said ships travelling to Ukraine considered to be potentially transporting military cargo.

The Independent UK

White House says Russia is preparing for attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea

The White House is warning that the Russian military is preparing for possible attacks on civilian shipping vessels in the Black Sea

The Conversation

Why Russia pulled out of its grain deal with Ukraine – and what that means for the global food system

The Russia-Ukraine grain deal that has been critical to keeping global food prices stable and preventing famine is currently in tatters. On July 17, 2023, Russia said it was pulling out of the year-old deal, which allowed shipments of grains and other foodstuffs to travel past the Russian naval blockade…

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