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2 September 2026

Attacks in Black Sea Threaten to Strangle Global Grain Supply

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Attacks in Black Sea Threaten to Strangle Global Grain Supply

Strikes on ports and vessels by both Russia and Ukraine have left farmers facing ruin and could cause another worldwide food shock.

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