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#BREAKING Russia agrees to extend Black Sea grain deal, but for only 60 days: deputy foreign minister

#BREAKING Kyiv says Russia extending grain deal for 60 days 'contradicts' agreement

#UPDATE Russia agreed Monday to extend the Ukraine grain export deal following talks with the United Nations in Geneva, but only for 60 more days, half the 120-day period of the original pact.
Kyiv criticized the proposal but did not reject it outright
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Which countries are receiving grain shipments under the UN-brokered deal between Ukraine and Russia? Here is a breakdown of where 24.2 million tonnes have gone since last August under the agreement, which Russia has extended but only for 60 days
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