Russia’s withdrawal from grain deal to elevate suffering worldwide - Canada's Joly
Russia’s decision to pull out of the Black Sea Grain Initiative will have strong implications for international food security.
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Search: "grain"19 July 2023
Australia at UN: War must end on Ukraine’s terms
Australia keeps standing with Ukraine, helping the nation to achieve peace on its terms.
EU, CELAC leaders speak for just peace in Ukraine
Following the two-day meeting in Brussels, the heads of state and government of the EU member states and the countries of the Community of Latin America and the Caribbean (CELAC) supported efforts to establish a just and sustainable peace in Ukraine, and also advocated the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
Baltic countries condemn Russia's crimes in Ukraine at UN Security Council
On July 17, during a high-level meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the peace and security in Ukraine, Chancellor of the Government of Lithuania Giedre Balcytyte, on behalf of the Baltic States, condemned Russia's crimes and aggression against Ukraine, as well as Russia's recent unilateral decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
18 July 2023
Punishing Russia for terror is a historic task for the current generation of world leaders – Zelensky
Overcoming Russian aggression and punishing Russia for terror is a historic task for the current generation of world leaders, and the world will fulfill this task.
United States to provide additional $250M in support of Ukraine’s agriculture sector
While paying a visit to Odesa Sea Port, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Samantha Power announced that the United States would provide an additional $250 million in support of Ukraine’s agricultural sector.
Hundreds of cars queue up on Kerch Bridge, ferry
After the opening of reverse traffic on the Kerch Bridge, queues of hundreds of cars formed.
Shmyhal: Ukraine exported more than 33M tonnes of grain to 45 countries over year of grain deal
Over almost a year of the grain deal operation, Ukraine exported more than 33 million tonnes of grain to 45 countries.
NACP adds DP World to list of int'l war sponsors
The port operator Dubai Port World has been included in the list of international sponsors of Russia's war because of its cooperation with Russia.
Grain corridor functioning without Russia possible with political will - Kuleba
The UN, Türkiye, and Ukraine have enough resources to ensure the functioning of the Black Sea Grain Corridor if there is political will.
Russia withdraws security guarantees for grain corridor by leaving agreement - UN spox
The UN Secretary-General's spokesperson, Stéphane Dujarric, emphasized that Russia has not only suspended its participation in the Black Sea Grain Agreement but also withdrawn its security guarantees for the grain corridor.
Humeniuk believes that Russian shelling of Odesa connected to 'grain deal'
The shelling of Odesa by Russians is most likely related to the 'grain deal' rather than the attack on the Crimean bridge.
Coordination Council to discuss grain corridor without Russia
This week, the Coordination Council for Agricultural Logistics will discuss with market operators the possibility of continuing grain exports by sea after Russia's withdrawal from the grain deal.
Sea export of grain, port security: Zelensky holds meeting of Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff
The sea export of grain and port security were discussed at a meeting of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff on Tuesday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.
Sea export of grain, port security: Zelensky holds meeting of Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff
Sea export of grain, port security: Zelensky holds meeting of Supreme Commander-in-Chief Staff
Russia's rejection of grain deal creates big problems around the world - Borrell
By announcing its withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Agreement, Russia is creating major problems for many nations around the world and is trying to turn people's hunger into a weapon.
Kuleba: Together with US, we work to continue exporting Ukrainian grain to Africa, Asia
Ukraine and the United States will make every effort to ensure the export of Ukrainian grain to Africa, Asia and the rest of the world.
‘Termination’ or ‘suspension’: Russia avoids clarity on grain deal – Kuleba
Russia avoids clarity on its participation in the grain deal: in some cases, it says it has terminated it; in others, that it has suspended it.
17 July 2023
Ukraine, UN and Türkiye can jointly ensure operation of food corridor and inspection of vessels – Zelensky
Ukraine, the UN and Türkiye can jointly ensure the operation of the food corridor and the inspection of vessels. It is necessary for everyone in the world – and everyone who supports it will become a savior of life in a huge territory from Morocco to China, from Indonesia to Lebanon.
Britain condemns Russia's withdrawal from Black Sea grain deal
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has condemned Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which allowed the export of grain from Ukraine.
Harvesting in war: 80% of arable land in Zaporizhzhia remains under occupation
Ukrinform correspondents saw how the harvest is being carried out in Zaporizhzhia region
USAID provides over $500 million in additional humanitarian assistance to Ukraine
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing more than $500 million in additional humanitarian aid to Ukraine and $2.3 million in equipment for the State Emergency Service.
UN chief regrets Russia's decision to exit grain export deal
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed regret over Russia's decision to withdraw from the Black Sea Grain Agreement and said he had sent an official letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin outlining why it is necessary to extend the grain export deal.
Russia blocking grain export deal to put pressure on global agricultural market - Zelensky
Russia is blocking the work of the Black Sea Grain Initiative in order to put pressure on the global agricultural market.
Ukrainian, French foreign ministers discuss steps to ensure global food security
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Catherine Colonna have condemned Russia's withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative and discussed global food security.
Kuleba on Russia's exit from grain deal: Stop playing "hunger games"
The first consequence of Russia's non-extension of the grain deal will be a rise in grain prices around the world.
Austria urges Russia to extend grain deal
The Austrian Foreign Ministry has urged Russia to agree to continue the Black Sea Grain Initiative without using food as a weapon.
Berlin urges Kremlin to extend grain deal
The German side calls on the Russian leadership to reconsider its decision to withdraw from the grain deal.
Zelensky: Black Sea grain corridor can operate without Russia’s participation
Making statements on withdrawal from the grain deal, Russia breaks its agreements with Türkiye and the UN. Ukraine does not have any agreements with the Russian Federation.
Netherlands disappointed that Russia blocks extension of grain deal
Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands Wopke Hoekstra expressed disappointment with the fact that Russia obstructs the extension of the grain deal.