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Ukraine Black Sea grain export deal extended, UN and Turkey say

An agreement allowing Ukraine to ship grain from its Black Sea ports was due to expire on Saturday.

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Black Sea grain deal extended, Turkey and Ukraine say

A deal allowing the export of Ukrainian grain from Black Sea ports that was due to expire on Saturday has been renewed, Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan said, while a Ukrainian government minister said the extension had been agreed for 120 days.

Reuters

Ukraine to set up $500 million insurance fund for cargo ships entering ports

Ukraine will offer compensation for possible damages to civilian vessels entering its ports, Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said on Friday, as Kyiv tries to boost exports that are vital for its war-hit economy.

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Rebuilding in a warzone: no time for grand visions in Ukraine

As people try to reconstruct their lives, the focus is on critical projects vital to the country’s survival

The Guardian - UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 278

As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 278th day, we take a look at the main developments.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine sees less than 3 million tonnes of grain leaving in November - minister

Exports of Ukraine's grain will not reach 3 million tonnes in November as Russia tries to limit ship inspections at ports, Ukraine's Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said late on Sunday.

Reuters

Ukraine ships out record tonnage of grain despite Russia spurning scheme

Large convoy of vessels sets sail from Odesa as Moscow warns doing so without its approval is ‘risky’

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Erdogan Says Türkiye to Continue Grain Deal Efforts After Russia Hesitates

Türkiye will continue its efforts for the Black Sea grain export deal despite Russian hesitancy, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday after Moscow suspended its participation in the initiative at the weekend. "Even if Russia behaves hesitantly because it didn't receive the same benefits, we will continue decisively our efforts…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Transport Secretary unveils deal to help rebuild war-torn Ukraine

Grant Shapps said hosting a refugee family has made the war ‘real’ to him.

The Independent UK

First food aid shipment bound for Africa leaves Ukrainian port

UN-chartered vessel departed Pivdennyi port for Djibouti, carrying the first cargo of wheat to Africa since war began.

Al Jazeera

Ukraine to resume excise tax on fuel to replenish budget during war

The Ukrainian government has asked parliament to partially restore excise tax on petrol and diesel fuel to boost the state budget, depleted by months of war with Russia, Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said on Monday.

Reuters

UN ship carrying Ukraine grain to Africa stuck in port

The Brave Commander was due to bring food aid to Ethiopia as part of efforts to help countries at risk of famine.

Al Jazeera

First Ship With Ukrainian Grain Arrives At Its Final Destination In Turkey

The footage was obtained from the Ukrainian Minister for Infrastructure, Alexander Kubrakov, 39, on Friday, August 5.

Zenger

More Cargo Ships Sail from Ukraine

Four more ships carrying almost 170,000 tons of corn and other foodstuffs sailed from Ukrainian Black Sea ports on Sunday under a deal to unblock the country's exports after Russia's invasion, Ukrainian and Turkish officials said. The United Nations and Turkey brokered the agreement last month after warnings that the…

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First foreign-flagged ship arrives in Ukraine since Feb, awaits grain load

A foreign-flagged ship arrived in Ukraine on Saturday for the first time since the war started in February, and will be loaded with grain, Ukrainian Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov said.

Zenger

Moment First Ship With Ukrainian Grain Leaves Port Of Odesa

This footage shows the first ship carrying Ukrainian grain leaving the port of Odesa.

Tribune News Service

First grains ship leaves Ukraine for Lebanon in key milestone

Ukraine made its first shipment of grain since Russia’s invasion, marking a small but crucial first step toward unlocking the millions of tons of crops piling up in the country and boosting global food supplies.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: alarm at nominations for election deniers

Kari Lake and Mark Finchem are in running for crucial state roles. Plus, tributes paid to Nichelle Nichols

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First grain ship leaves Ukraine: What, where and why it matters

Departure of vessel carrying 26,000 metric tonnes of corn raises hopes of easing growing global food crisis.

The Independent UK

‘A day of relief’: First grain ship leaves Ukraine under Russia deal aimed at easing a global food crisis

Sierra Leone-flagged Razoni departs from Black Sea port of Odesa for Istanbul

Reuters

Grain ship leaves port of Odesa, says Ukrainian minister

A ship carrying Ukrainian grain left the port of Odesa on Monday, the first to do so as part of a deal to unblock Ukraine's Black Sea ports, said Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.

The Guardian - UK

Grain ship leaves Ukraine port for first time since Russia blockade

Attack on Odesa port had cast doubt on deal negotiated by Turkey and UN to avoid widespread famine

The Guardian - UK

Ukraine waiting for UN go-ahead to get grain ships away

Kyiv waiting for UN as news about insurance cover adds to hopes of shipments leaving soon

The Guardian - UK

Insurance uncertainty poses challenge to Ukraine grain deal

Uncertainty over who would insure shipments through mined waters worsened by Russian attack on port

The Guardian - AU

Zelenskiy accuses Russia of using rising gas prices to terrorise Europe – as it happened

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