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July 17, 2023

Russia Withdraws from Black Sea Grain Deal After Explosions on Kerch Bridge Kill 2
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Russia says it is terminating the Black Sea grain deal, which expires
today. The deal has allowed for the safe export of food and fertilizer
from Ukrainian ports and was seen as essential in combating global food
insecurity. Today's announcement from Moscow came hours after the bridge
connecting Crimea to Russia was shut down following early-morning
explosions, which killed two people and injured a child, according to
Russian officials. Kyiv did not take explicit responsibility, though
Ukrainian officials told several media outlets their forces carried out
the attack.

On the battlefield, Ukraine says it is gradually regaining control of
more territory amid reports of intense fighting along the eastern front.


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