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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…

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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

The Independent UK

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.

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

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

Al Jazeera

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 Independent 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

The Guardian - UK

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…

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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?

The Guardian - UK

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.

Evening Standard

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

Al Jazeera

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 Independent UK

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…

The Conversation

Ukraine says Russia ‘blackmailing world with hunger’ after attack on port city of Odesa

Having pulled out of a deal to allow Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea, Moscow has repeatedly struck one of the port cities involved in some of the fiercest assaults of its invasion

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The Hindu

India supports U.N.'s efforts in continuing Black Sea Grain Initiative

India voiced support for the U.N.’s efforts in continuing the Black Sea Grain initiative and expressed hope for an early resolution, saying that recent developments in the region, which have not helped in securing the larger cause of peace and stability

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 511

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 511th day.

Radio France Internationale

France slams Russia's suspension of black sea grain deal as 'blackmail'

Russia attacked Ukraine's port of Odesa with missiles and drones overnight, after pulling out of a deal to allow Ukraine to export grain from the black sea - a decision that France denounced as “blackmail” impacting global food security.

The Independent UK

Russia targets key Ukraine Black Sea port of Odesa, a day after halting grain export deal

Ukrainian forces have shot down 25 exploding drones and six cruise missiles from a pre-dawn Russian attack on the port of Odesa

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The Guardian - AU

Washington determined to support Ukraine ‘for as long as it takes’, says top US general – as it happened

Gen Mark Milley and US Defence Secretary reassert backing for Ukraine and say its forces are making progress against Russia

Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s Zelenskky says Russia blackmails world with food access

Zelenskyy said the export of grain from Ukraine’s seaports should continue despite Russia’s withdrawal from the deal.

Al Jazeera

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 510

These are the main developments as the Russian invasion of Ukraine enters its 510th day.

The Guardian - AU

Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 510 of the invasion

Russia says it carried out ‘revenge’ strikes on Odesa and Mykolayiv after Crimea bridge was attacked; Kremlin warns it will be a risk for Ukraine to ship grain without Russian security guarantees

Tribune News Service

Russia's refusal to renew grain passage agreement revives concern over food prices

Russia said Monday it would not renew an agreement to safeguard cargo passage on a crucial Black Sea shipping corridor that for months has helped stabilizes global food prices.

Salon

Russia suspends Black Sea grain deal

The initiative allowed grain shipments from Ukraine to leave the Black Sea region following Russia's 2022 invasion

France 24

Concern in Kenya over Ruto's decision to lift logging ban

Kenyan President William Ruto lifts a ban on logging, saying his government will still push ahead with plans to plant 15 billion trees over the next decade, but climate experts warn his decision could be catastrophic. Meanwhile, concerns grow in the Horn of Africa as Russia announces a halt to…

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