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Russia rejoins grain deal after Ukraine agrees to not attack safe shipping corridor

By Andrew Meldrum, Suzan Fraser, Associated Press

Diplomatic efforts have salvaged a wartime agreement that has allowed Ukrainian grain and other commodities to reach world markets.

Ships carrying grain sail from Ukraine despite Russia suspending deal

By Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press

Ships loaded with grain are still departing Ukraine despite Russia suspending its participation in a U.N.-brokered deal that ensures safe wartime passage of critical food supplies.

Rolling blackouts continue in Ukraine as government works to repair, stabilize grid before winter

So far, Russia has destroyed about 40 percent of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, affecting 16 regions, according to the Ukrainian government.

WATCH: State Department spokesperson Kirby speaks on Somalia sanctions, Iran missiles in Russia

By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press

National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby confirmed the Treasury Department is imposing sanctions against a weapons trafficking network affiliated with the Islamic State group in Somalia and the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab extremist group.

WATCH: Pentagon says Saudis believe Iran is prepping an attack on kingdom

By Associated Press

Saudi Arabia has shared intelligence with American officials that suggests Iran could be preparing for an imminent attack on the kingdom, three U.S. officials confirmed on Tuesday.

WATCH: State Department condemns Russia for ‘weaponizing food’ in Ukraine

By Associated Press

The United States is condemning Russia's decision to suspend its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative after Russia accused Ukraine of a drone strike against Russia’s Black Sea Fleet off the Crimean Peninsula.

Global hunger concerns rise again as Russia resumes grain blockade of Ukraine

By Sam Mednick, Associated Press

Russia resumed its blockade of Ukrainian ports on Sunday, cutting off urgently needed grain exports to hungry parts of the world in what U.S. President Joe Biden called a “really outrageous” act.

Russia suspends Ukraine grain export deal over claims of Crimea ship attack

By Andrew Meldrum, Associated Press

Russia announced Saturday that it will immediately suspend its implementation of a U.N.-brokered grain deal that has seen more than 9 million tons of grain exported from Ukraine during the war and has brought down soaring global food prices.

Former Russian diplomat on Putin’s ambitions as war in Ukraine rages on

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

This week, the Russian government began accusing Ukraine of preparing to use use a dirty bomb, an explosive device that would spew radioactive material. Russia also began its annual nuclear exercise and threatened to shoot down satellites that are helping…

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