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Russian and Ukrainian Attacks in Black Sea Raise Fears of Skyrocketing Global Food Prices

HeadlineAug 14, 2026

Ukraine has proposed a deal with Russia that would see both sides halt attacks on civilian ships in the Black Sea. Reuters reports the offer came as part of an effort to reopen a crucial grain corridor amid warnings that the attacks are driving up global food prices, which are already at their highest levels since early 2023. The United Nations reports more civilians were killed or injured in Ukraine in July than in any month since Russia’s full-scale invasion, with at least 437 deaths and over 2,600 injuries in Ukraine in July.

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