Ukraine And Russia Have Agreed To Extend UN-Backed Grain Deal By Two Months

BBC: Ukraine conflict: Black Sea grain deal extended for two months

An agreement allowing Ukraine to export millions of tonnes of grain through the Black Sea despite the ongoing conflict with Russia has been extended.

The two-month extension, negotiated by the United Nations and Turkey, was announced a day before the previous deal was due to expire. There had been concerns that Russia could pull out of the pact.

It was first agreed last July following fears of global food shortages as a result of the war in Ukraine.

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Ukraine And Russia Have Agreed To Extend UN-Backed Grain Deal By Two Months

Ukraine updates: Grain deal extended for another two months -- DW

Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain shipping deal another 2 months -- AP

Russia Agrees to 2-Month Ukraine Grain Deal Extension -- Moscow Times

After high-stakes talks, U.N.-brokered Black Sea grain deal is extended to help lower food prices worldwide -- CBS

Russia agrees to renew Ukraine Black Sea grain deal for 60 days -- Al Jazeera

Erdogan thanks 'dear friend' Putin as Turkey extends Russia-Ukraine grain deal -- Erdogan

A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis has been extended. Here’s everything you need to know -- CNN

Factbox: What are the deals on Ukraine, Russia grain exports? -- Reuters

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