In Ukraine, Russia launched a barrage of missile strikes aimed at critical infrastructure, including in Kyiv and other major cities. Residents reported power outages, while the mayor of Kyiv said 80% of residents had lost their water supply.
On Saturday, Moscow withdrew from a deal that allowed the export of grain from Ukrainian ports, after accusing Ukraine of attacking its Black Sea fleet with drones. The U.N. warned the move could further compound global hunger and food prices. President Volodymyr Zelensky called on international actors to hold Russia accountable for ending the agreement.
President Volodymyr Zelensky: “How can Russia be among others in the G20 if it deliberately works to create a famine on several continents? This is nonsense. Russia has no place in the G20.”
Despite Russia’s withdrawal from the deal, 12 grain ships departed Ukrainian ports earlier today. The U.N., Ukraine and Turkey said they would continue with the shipments.