Ukraine's Final Ship Sets Sail as Black Sea Grain-Deal Deadline Looms

The last ship to travel under a U.N.-brokered deal allowing the safe export of Ukrainian grain from the Black Sea has left the port of Odesa ahead of the deadline to extend the agreement. Russia has not agreed to register any new ships since June 27, and the initiative will expire on Monday unless Moscow agrees to an extension. Ukrainian officials have not commented on the ship's departure. The deal, brokered by the U.N. and Turkey in July 2022, was previously extended for two months on May 17.