Odessa Strikes: Doubts Over Grain Deal

This chapter examines the recent missile strikes by Russian forces on Odessa and their implications for a crucial grain deal facilitated by the United Nations. Despite the ongoing conflict, Ukraine's commitment to grain shipments underscores the dire global food crisis. The discussion also highlights the fraught nature of the agreement, characterized by skepticism over its enforcement and the logistical challenges facing shipping amidst continued hostilities.