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Ukrainian farmer visits his crop storage that was destroyed by Russian military strike near a frontline outside Orikhiv.
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No grain from Ukraine

Poland, Slovakia and Hungary have once again announced their own unilateral restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports, after the European Commission chose not to extend a broader import ban to five countries that border Ukraine.

Ian Explains: Why is Russia trying to starve the world?
Ian Explains

Ian Explains: Why is Russia trying to starve the world?

Why is Russia trying to starve the world? Nearly a year-and-a-half into its invasion of Ukraine—after the massacre of civilians in the Kyiv suburb of Bucha, after the indiscriminate shelling of Europe’s largest nuclear plant in Zaporizhzhia, and after the torture of countless Ukrainian POWs—Moscow’s latest move may be its cruelest so far.

Russia undermines everything the UN stands for, says Linda Thomas-Greenfield
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Russia undermines everything the UN stands for, says Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Should Russia be a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council? That’s the question Ian Bremmer asked US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield on GZERO World ahead of the United States taking over the Security Council presidency for the month of August.

Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Russia, Sudan & the power of diplomacy
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Russia, Sudan & the power of diplomacy

GZERO World travels to UN headquarters in New York for a special conversation with US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield ahead of the United States taking over the presidency of the Security Council for the month of August.

Russia's exit from Black Sea grain deal will drive up food prices
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Russia's exit from Black Sea grain deal will drive up food prices

What are the consequences of Russia exiting the Black Sea grain deal? How is the Ukrainian counteroffensive going? Carl Bildt, former prime minister of Sweden, shares his perspective on European politics.

The Graphic Truth: Where can Ukraine grain go now?
Graphic Truth

The Graphic Truth: Where can Ukraine grain go now?

Russia's war: no end in sight
Quick Take

Russia's war: no end in sight

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take: Significant new attacks from both sides in the Russia War. 500 plus days in, the war is not over. It's continuing to cause grave damage to both populations and both also showing that there's very little substantial progress either towards victory of one side, defeat of the other or towards a ceasefire and a breakthrough in negotiations.

Where is China's foreign minister?
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Where is China's foreign minister?

What are the consequences from Russia's exit from the Black Sea grain deal? Where is Chinese foreign minister Qin Gang? "Oppenheimer" is out. Will you be watching? Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week on World In :60.

The flags of Ukraine and Russia surrounded by ears of grain and label with crossed-out inscription "Deal."
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Hungry countries vs. Russia

Kenya resents Russia’s decision to exit the Black Sea grain deal.

A Turkish cargo shop loaded with Ukrainian agricultural products leaves the Port of Odessa.
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The limits of Russia’s grain weapon

This time, the effect of the Ukraine grain deal suspension will likely be more limited than worst-case scenarios suggest.