Ukraine ‘offering Russia deal to halt attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea’
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Kyiv reportedly suggested mutual agreement in attempt to reopen crucial grain corridor Ukraine has proposed a deal with Russia for both sides to halt their attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea in an apparent attempt to reopen a crucial grain corridor, Reuters reports. Kyiv is said to have made
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Why it matters
The Black Sea grain corridor is crucial to Ukraine's grain exports and global food supply. Reopening it depends on whether Russia agrees to the proposed ceasefire on shipping.
Most affected
Ukrainian grain exporters — Access to export markets depends on Russia's response to the corridor proposal. Global grain importers — Food availability and prices hinge on whether the corridor reopens.
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Whether Russia formally responds to Ukraine's proposal and whether the two sides move toward negotiating terms.