Ukraine explores options amidst uncertainty in grain export deal.

Ukraine's agriculture minister has said that the country has alternative ways of transporting grain if a deal on safe Black Sea exports is not extended on May 18, and would not see that outcome as an "apocalyptic scenario". Moscow has threatened to quit the agreement on May 18 unless a list of demands is met to remove obstacles to Russia's own grain and fertiliser exports. Ukraine also exports grain via Danube River ports and has said previously that the Danube Cluster offers a viable alternative export route.