Explainer – What happens if Black Sea grain corridor deal is not extended?
London, UKReuters A deal allowing Ukraine to export grain via the Black Sea expires on 17th July and with Moscow saying it sees no grounds for an extension there are fears it may collapse. Why is it important?Ukraine is a major producer of grains and oilseeds and the interruption to its exports at the outbreak […]
Cost of conflict: Ukraine’s economy stabilises after shock of war
OLENA HARMASH, of Reuters, reports on the impact of the ongoing war on Ukraine’s economy…
Lost livelihoods: Pakistan floods leave cotton workers’ dreams in tatters
WAQAR MUSTAFA, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on the devastation floods in Pakistan have wrought on cotton farmers…
Explainer – UN plan to get Ukraine grains out faces hurdles
Kyiv, UkraineReuters Turkey said on Wednesday a United Nations plan to set up a sea corridor for Ukrainian grain exports overseen by Ankara was “reasonable”, but required more talks with Moscow and Kyiv to ensure ships would be safe. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February halted Kyiv’s Black Sea grain exports, threatening a global food […]