Russia's Withdrawal from Ukraine Grain Deal Threatens Global Food Supplies
Russia has suspended its participation in a crucial grain export deal with Ukraine, raising concerns about global food supplies and undermining a rare diplomatic breakthrough. The deal, brokered by Turkey and the United Nations, allowed Ukraine to export grain by sea, bypassing a Russian blockade. Russia cited obstacles to its own food exports as the reason for pulling out of the deal, but left the door open to reviving it in the future. The termination of the deal could lead to higher grain prices and increased food insecurity in vulnerable regions.