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The European Union on Sunday urged Russia to reverse its decision to suspend participation in a vital grain export deal. Russia pulled out of the deal in response to what it called a major Ukrainian drone attack on its fleet. The suspension will cut shipments from Ukraine, one of the world’s biggest grain exporters, and deal a blow to attempts to ease a global food crisis triggered by Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. Follow FRANCE 24 for live updates. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).
10:24am: France says no basis to Russian accusations against Britain
Russian accusations that Britain participated in attacks against the Nord Stream gas pipeline and Russian navy ships in Crimea are without foundation, France’s foreign ministry said on Sunday.
The accusations formed part of Moscow’s strategy “to turn attention away from its sole responsibility in the war of aggression that is it conducting against Ukraine,” the ministry’s deputy spokesperson said in a statement.
9:35am: EU urges Russia to resume role in Ukraine grain export deal
The European Union on Sunday urged Russia to reverse its decision to suspend participation in a vital Ukraine grain export deal.
“Russia’s decision to suspend participation in the Black Sea deal puts at risk the main export route of much-needed grain and fertilisers to address the global food crisis caused by its war against Ukraine,” the bloc’s foreign policy chief Josep Borrell tweeted. “The EU urges Russia to [reverse] its decision.”
Russia’s decision to suspend participation in the Black Sea deal puts at risks the main export route of much needed grain and fertilisers to address the global food crisis caused by its war against Ukraine.
The EU urges Russia to revert its decision.
— Josep Borrell Fontelles (@JosepBorrellF) October 30, 2022
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