Deal enabling Ukraine to export grain ‘crucial to global food supplies’, UN told

Russia United Nations ambassador Vassily Nebenzia (Bebeto Matthews/AP)

The extension of a deal enabling Ukraine to export grain is crucial to ensuring global food supplies and keeping prices from spiralling, the United Nations’ humanitarian chief has said, on the eve of the agreement’s expiration.

Russia’s UN ambassador reiterated that Moscow is ready to extend the deal, but only for 60 days, just half the 120 days in the agreement.