Final grain ship arrived in Turkey after Russia halted participation in a UN-brokered deal which lets Ukraine export grain through the Black Sea on Monday, 17 July.
At the outbreak of the war, global food prices soared to record highs due to the interruption of export from Ukraine, which is a major producer of grains and oilseeds.
The deal was struck last July by the United Nations and Turkey in order to try and alleviate a global food crisis by allowing Ukrainian grain blocked by the Russia-Ukraine war to be exported safely.
The announcement came hours after the Crimean Bridge was badly damaged following reports of explosions on the road between Crimea and Russia’s mainland.
Watch more on Independent TV: [ Ссылка ]
Click here to subscribe to The Independent: [ Ссылка ]
About The Independent:
Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded.
Connect with The Independent:
Check out our full video catalog: [ Ссылка ]
Videos, daily editorial and more: [ Ссылка ]
Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: [ Ссылка ]
Like The Independent on Facebook: [ Ссылка ]
Follow The Independent on Twitter: [ Ссылка ]
Follow The Independent on Instagram: [ Ссылка ]
Download the iOS & Android app: [ Ссылка ]
Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - [ Ссылка ]
Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: [ Ссылка ]
