Grain ship departs as deal deadline looms
By DW
17 May 2023 |
11:34 am
The last ship carrying grain from Ukraine under the grain deal initiative, due to expire tomorrow, has left the country. Meanwhile, China warns embassies against any display of 'propaganda.' DW has the latest.
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