"UN Urgently Awaits Russia's Response on Black Sea Grain Deal in Ukraine"

The UN is awaiting a response from Russian President Vladimir Putin on a proposal to extend a deal allowing Ukraine grain exports safe passage through the Black Sea corridor. The European Union finance ministers have unanimously backed extra funds for Ukraine, while the British Defense Ministry suggests that Russia's decision to exclude its nuclear-powered submarines from the Navy Day fleet review may be due to maintenance concerns or internal security issues. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agrees with Putin on extending the grain export deal, but there is no confirmation of an extension. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Russia to extend the deal, warning of higher food prices and scarcity if it doesn't. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praises the efforts of Ukrainian soldiers in repelling enemy attacks.