After the Russia-Ukraine war has now brought the world virtually on the verge of a severe global food crisis with the two major exports of grains busy in providing the food supplies across the globe, have now been interrupted but the two neighbors have now also come to a deal.

Russia-Ukraine war: Four ships with grains set off from Ukraine

<p>Amid the fighting in Ukraine, Russia claimed it had annexed Ukraine’s second-biggest power plant in the eastern Donetsk region.</p>

<p>Russia has deployed its forces in the southern region even as President Zelensky’s government claimed grain export is set to restart soon. Ukraine claimed it had bombed a key bridge in southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces.</p>

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<p>Ukraine has said it wants to recapture Kherson amid reports of massive Russian redeployment in the region. Russian forces reportedly attacked Mykolaiv city with rocket launchers as President Zelensky’s forces attacked a bridge in Dnipro river in Kherson.</p>

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<p>As the war continues to rage in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he is likely to have a phone call with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov which would be the first diplomatic engagement between the two top diplomats ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin declared “special military operation” against Ukraine on February 24.</p>

<p>Blinken, however, added that it won’t be a “negotiation” on Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine had concluded a deal on the export of wheat and other grain from the Black Sea ports after months of wrangling, however, a missile attack in the area put the deal in jeopardy even as efforts are underway to begin transporting grain to the international market.</p>

<p>Russia has also cut gas supply to Europe amid large-scale sanctions as Germany said gas supply has dropped to 20 per cent. Russia blamed EU sanctions for the drop in supply as Europe braces for further energy cutbacks.&nbsp;</p>

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Amid the fighting in Ukraine, Russia claimed it had annexed Ukraine’s second-biggest power plant in the eastern Donetsk region. Russia has deployed its forces in the southern region even as President Zelensky’s government claimed grain export is set to restart soon.

Amid the fighting in Ukraine, Russia claimed it had annexed Ukraine’s second-biggest power plant in the eastern Donetsk region. Russia has deployed its forces in the southern region even as President Zelensky’s government claimed grain export is set to restart soon. Ukraine claimed it had bombed a key bridge in southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces. Also Read: Netizens split over President Zelensky and his wife's Vogue photoshoot Ukraine has said it wants to recapture Kherson amid reports of massive Russian redeployment in the region. Russian forces reportedly attacked Mykolaiv city with rocket launchers as President Zelensky’s forces attacked a bridge in Dnipro river in Kherson. Watch: Ukraine war pushing world economy to the brink of recession, says IMF As the war continues to rage in Ukraine, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he is likely to have a phone call with Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov which would be the first diplomatic engagement between the two top diplomats ever since Russian President Vladimir Putin declared “special military operation” against Ukraine on February 24. Blinken, however, added that it won’t be a “negotiation” on Ukraine. Russia and Ukraine had concluded a deal on the export of wheat and other grain from the Black Sea ports after months of wrangling, however, a missile attack in the area put the deal in jeopardy even as efforts are underway to begin transporting grain to the international market. Russia has also cut gas supply to Europe amid large-scale sanctions as Germany said gas supply has dropped to 20 per cent. Russia blamed EU sanctions for the drop in supply as Europe braces for further energy cutbacks. (With inputs from Agencies) Watch WION's live TV here: ×

Russia claims it has captured Ukraine’s second-biggest power plant in Donetsk

<p>Contender for the post of&nbsp;United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has vowed a tough stance against China whom he said was the "number one threat" to domestic and global security. Reportedly, this comes after his rival Liz Truss accused him of being weak on China and Russia. In the United States too, there were mentions of China and its aggressiveness.&nbsp;Chinese military activity in the Pacific is "noticeably more aggressive," said US General Mark Milley, who also reported a considerable rise in the frequency of Chinese interceptions of US aircraft and ships, including "unsafe interactions".</p>

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<p>On Sunday, Rishi Sunak promised that if he is chosen to replace Boris Johnson he will get tough on China. He called the country the "number one threat" to domestic and global security.&nbsp;</p>

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Contender for the post of United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has vowed a tough stance against China whom he said was the "number one threat" to domestic and global security.

Contender for the post of United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, has vowed a tough stance against China whom he said was the "number one threat" to domestic and global security. Reportedly, this comes after his rival Liz Truss accused him of being weak on China and Russia. In the United States too, there were mentions of China and its aggressiveness. Chinese military activity in the Pacific is "noticeably more aggressive," said US General Mark Milley, who also reported a considerable rise in the frequency of Chinese interceptions of US aircraft and ships, including "unsafe interactions". Click on the headlines to read more: Chinese military in the air and at sea has become significantly more aggressive: US General Mark Milley US General Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned that the Chinese military in the air and at sea has become "noticeably more aggressive" in the Pacific. 'Underdog' Rishi Sunak vows to get tough on China if he becomes the next UK PM On Sunday, Rishi Sunak promised that if he is chosen to replace Boris Johnson he will get tough on China. He called the country the "number one threat" to domestic and global security. Watch | Russian FM Sergei Lavrov is on Africa tour, offers reassurances over Russia's grain supplies Myanmar Junta executes prominent democracy campaigner & 3 others in country's 1st execution since 1988 According to state media, Myanmar's Junta recently executed four prisoners, in the country's first use of capital punishment in decades. AFP reports that a former lawmaker for the unseated Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD) party was among those executed. Watch | Pope in Canada to apologise for abuse of indigenous children

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Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is currently on his much-ambitious African tour. During his visit, Lavrov offered reassurances over Russia's grain deal.

Russian FM Sergei Lavrov is on Africa tour, offers reassurances over Russia's grain supplies

<p>US Secretary Antony Blinken said that the Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odessa casts severe doubt on the reliability of Russia’s commitment to the grain deal and weakens the work of the UN, Turkey, and Ukraine to transport crucial supplies to the world markets. In other news, as per recent reports, to prevent the companies from being delisted by American regulators, Chinese officials are planning to put together a system of complex compliance with procedures. Finally, the Taliban’s foreign ministry spokesman Qahar Balkhi said that the ban on girls’ schools after the sixth grade is a temporary ban and not a permanent ban as the government is trying to find a mutual solution.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>US secretary of state Antony Blinken said the Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odessa "casts serious doubt on the credibility of Russia's commitment to the&nbsp;deal and undermines the work of the UN, Turkey and Ukraine to get critical food to world markets."</p>

<p>Ukraine said it had shot down two Russian cruise missiles but two more hit the Odessa port putting the grain deal with Russia at risk. Ukraine's foreign ministry shot back at Russia's strike calling it a "spit in the face" even as President Zelenksy blamed Russia for not keeping its promises.</p>

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<p>According to reports, Chinese authorities are preparing a system of intricate compliance methods to ensure&nbsp;their companies are&nbsp;not delisted by American regulators.</p>

<p>The Financial Times reported the move will allow US regulators to audit Chinese companies after the US insisted on transparency from Chinese and Hong Kong firms listed in the United States.</p>

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<p>But on Saturday (June 23), a foreign ministry spokesman, Qahar Balkhi during an interview with CGTN said, “this suspension is a temporary suspension, and it is not a permanent ban, it has never been called a ban.” As per Tolo News, in defense of the Taliban, the speaker claimed that the closure of schools for girls was due to the conservative attitudes of the majority of Afghans towards women and education.</p>

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US Secretary Antony Blinken said that the Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odessa casts severe doubt on the reliability of Russia’s commitment to the grain deal and weakens the work of the UN, Turkey, and Ukraine to transport crucial supplies to the world markets.

US Secretary Antony Blinken said that the Russian missile attack on the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odessa casts severe doubt on the reliability of Russia’s commitment to the grain deal and weakens the work of the UN, Turkey, and Ukraine to transport crucial supplies to the world markets. In other news, as per recent reports, to prevent the companies from being delisted by American regulators, Chinese officials are planning to put together a system of complex compliance with procedures. Finally, the Taliban’s foreign ministry spokesman Qahar Balkhi said that the ban on girls’ schools after the sixth grade is a temporary ban and not a permanent ban as the government is trying to find a mutual solution. Click on headlines to read more: Attack casts serious doubt on Russia's commitment to grain deal: US US secretary of state Antony Blinken said the Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian Black Sea port of Odessa "casts serious doubt on the credibility of Russia's commitment to the deal and undermines the work of the UN, Turkey and Ukraine to get critical food to world markets." Ukraine said it had shot down two Russian cruise missiles but two more hit the Odessa port putting the grain deal with Russia at risk. Ukraine's foreign ministry shot back at Russia's strike calling it a "spit in the face" even as President Zelenksy blamed Russia for not keeping its promises. China planning new strategy to avoid US delistings: Report According to reports, Chinese authorities are preparing a system of intricate compliance methods to ensure their companies are not delisted by American regulators. The Financial Times reported the move will allow US regulators to audit Chinese companies after the US insisted on transparency from Chinese and Hong Kong firms listed in the United States. Closure of girl’s school in Afghanistan temporary not permanent, says Taliban’s spokesman But on Saturday (June 23), a foreign ministry spokesman, Qahar Balkhi during an interview with CGTN said, “this suspension is a temporary suspension, and it is not a permanent ban, it has never been called a ban.” As per Tolo News, in defense of the Taliban, the speaker claimed that the closure of schools for girls was due to the conservative attitudes of the majority of Afghans towards women and education. Watch | Ryanair employees strike in Brussels, around 80 flights cancelled Watch | The Good Life: Indian fashion on a global stage

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Russian and Ukrainian officials have signed a deal to allow grain exports from Ukrainian Black Sea ports. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were also present at the ceremony.

Ukraine, Russia sign grain deal: Deal to ease global food crisis?

<p>The Russian invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of any solution but there was some good news as the two countries were able to reach an understanding about grain exports and inked a deal on Friday. However, the peace was short-lived as Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the port in Odessa on Saturday. According to a local MP Oleksiy Honcharenko, the city was hit with a number of explosions and the port also sustained damages. According to the deal agreed by both the countries, Russia promised to not target the ports in Ukraine or ships carrying grains. However, Honcharenko wrote on Telegram that Russia did not honour the understanding and even shot down Ukrainian forces in air combat.</p>

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<p>"These scumbags sign contracts with one hand and direct missiles with the other," he wrote.</p>

<p>"So, we need planes, and we need to sink the entire Black Sea fleet of the Russian Federation. This will be the best arrangement for the export of grain," he added on Telegram.</p>

<p>The crisis in Ukraine has severely affected the supply chain of food grains with the country accounting for a substantial part of the global grain exports. It has caused a lot of problems around the world with a number of countries facing acute food shortages in the recent past.</p>

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<p>As a result, the agreement between the countries was seen as a welcome move in finding a middle ground in the crisis. The United Nations also hailed it as "a beacon of hope" in the situation.</p>

<p>However, the attacks on Odessa have increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine once again.</p>

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The Russian invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of any solution but there was some good news as the two countries were able to reach an understanding about grain exports and inked a deal on Friday.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine is showing no signs of any solution but there was some good news as the two countries were able to reach an understanding about grain exports and inked a deal on Friday. However, the peace was short-lived as Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the port in Odessa on Saturday. According to a local MP Oleksiy Honcharenko, the city was hit with a number of explosions and the port also sustained damages. According to the deal agreed by both the countries, Russia promised to not target the ports in Ukraine or ships carrying grains. However, Honcharenko wrote on Telegram that Russia did not honour the understanding and even shot down Ukrainian forces in air combat. Also read | China has been a very active buyer, is stockpiling grain, says US "These scumbags sign contracts with one hand and direct missiles with the other," he wrote. "So, we need planes, and we need to sink the entire Black Sea fleet of the Russian Federation. This will be the best arrangement for the export of grain," he added on Telegram. The crisis in Ukraine has severely affected the supply chain of food grains with the country accounting for a substantial part of the global grain exports. It has caused a lot of problems around the world with a number of countries facing acute food shortages in the recent past. Also read | US health officials detect monkeypox virus among kids As a result, the agreement between the countries was seen as a welcome move in finding a middle ground in the crisis. The United Nations also hailed it as "a beacon of hope" in the situation. However, the attacks on Odessa have increased tensions between Russia and Ukraine once again.

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