Ukraine, Russia poised to sign grain export deal
23 July 2022 |
12:01 pm
The plan, brokered by the United Nations and Turkey, allows Ukrainian ports to restart grain exports. A monthslong Russian blockade has pushed prices higher and threatened global food shortages.
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