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U.N.: 4.5 Tons of Grain Stuck in Ukraine Due to Russian Blockade

HeadlineMay 04, 2022

The U.N. World Food Programme says about 4.5 million tons of grain are stuck in Ukraine due to Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea. The U.N. has been warning for weeks that the war in Ukraine could lead to a spike in global hunger and famine.

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