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May 19, 2023

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Extend Black Sea Grain Deal
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Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a two-month extension of the Black Sea
grain deal, which grants Ukraine safe passage to export food and
fertilizer. U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres said the extension
would save lives.

Secretary-General António Guterres: "These agreements matter for global
food security. Ukrainian and Russian products feed the world. Under the
Black Sea Initiative, more than 10 million tons of food have been
exported."



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