Ukraine updates: Russia targets Ukrainian ports:
Russia has targeted the ports of Odesa and Mykolaiv after threatening cargo vessels traveling to Ukraine ...
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Russia threatens shipping after ending Black Sea grain dealFollowing attacks on grain facilities in Odesa and Mykolaiv, the UN warned of possible effects on global wheat and corn prices.
- The White House said Ukraine had begun using US-supplied cluster munitions, which John Kirby called appropriate and effective.
- IAEA experts still lacked access to reactor rooftops, but inspections found no heavy military equipment, explosives or mines.
- Josep Borrell proposed a €20 billion EU fund for Ukrainian military aid over four years; governments must scrutinize it.
- From 00:00 on July 21, 2023, Ukraine may treat ships bound for Russian ports as carrying military cargo; navigation is to be restricted.
Destruction of civilian infrastructure may constitute a violation of international humanitarian law.— Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, condemning Russia's attacks on Black Sea ports.
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