Ukraine wants the Black Sea grain export deal expanded to include more ports and goods and hopes a decision to extend the agreement for at least a year will be taken next week. The deal, which eased a global food crisis by unblocking three major Ukrainian ports during Russia’s invasion, expires on Nov. 19 and briefly appeared imperiled last month when Moscow suspended its participation in the deal before rejoining again.
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