Russia-Ukraine latest updates: First grain ship arrives in Turkey

The Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni at sea.
The Sierra Leone-flagged cargo ship Razoni, carrying Ukrainian grain, is seen in the Black Sea off Kilyos, near Istanbul, Turkey [Yoruk Isik/Reuters]
By Virginia Pietromarchi, Farah Najjar and Umut Uras
Published On 2 Aug 2022
  • Russia’s Supreme Court designates the Azov Regiment — which has far-right and ultranationalist roots — a “terrorist” group, allowing for lengthy jail terms for its members, Russian news agencies have reported.
  • The first ship carrying Ukrainian grain to world markets since Russia’s blockade has anchored in Istanbul, Turkey, on Tuesday night.