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Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmygal describes the start of Ukraine's EU accession talks as "a historic day", speaking as membership negotiations are launched. "The European Union signifies more than a physical space" Shmygal says, "it represents value and hope". The opening of talks sets the war-torn country on a long path towards membership that Russia has tried to block. SOUNDBITE
Images of the Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin leaving a UN building following talks on renewing the Ukraine grain export deal. Russia has agreed to renew the accord but only for another 60 days. IMAGES
UN Conference on Trade and Development head Rebecca Grynspan and UN Emergency Relief chief Martin Griffiths arrive ahead of talks with Russia on renewing the Ukraine grain export deal, which has helped ease the global food crisis triggered by Moscow's invasion of its neighbour. IMAGES
Ukrainian grain is loaded onto the Lebanese-flagged "Brave Commander" bulk carrier in the Black Sea port of Pivdennyi, near Odesa. Destined for Ethiopia, the shipment has been specially chartered by the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) to tackle food shortages in Africa caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. IMAGES
Images shared by the Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure show Ukrainian grain being loaded onto the Barbados-flagged Fulmar S bulk carrier in the Black Sea port of Chornomorsk, ahead of the ship's departure for Turkey. IMAGES
Sergei Lavrov leaves in a car after landing at Esenboga airport in Ankara. The Russian Foreign Minister is in Turkey for a two-day visit for talks on unblocking grain exports from Ukraine, which have been stalled by Moscow's offensive. IMAGES
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