Ukraine latest updates: Zelenskyy says ready for grain exports

Ukraine news from July 29: Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is ready to start grain shipments from Black Sea ports.

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, surrounded by ambassadors of different countries and UN officials, visits a port in Chornomork during loading of grain on a Turkish ship, background, close to Odesa, Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centre, surrounded by ambassadors of different countries and UN officials, visits a port in Chornomork during loading of grain on a Turkish ship close to Odesa, Ukraine [Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP Photo]
By Mersiha Gadzo and Linah Alsaafin
Published On 29 Jul 2022
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