Russia-Ukraine war: A weekly recap and look ahead (Aug. 8)
Catch up on key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine grain
The first Ukrainian grain ship leaves Odesa after months of Russian blockade
The milestone comes after the U.N. and Turkey signed agreements with Russia and Ukraine to resume exports. The U.N. had pushed for a deal to address a growing global food shortage.
Ukraine's farmers face Russia's blockade and explosives on their lands this harvest
Farmers in Ukraine begin to harvest this year's wheat, barley and rapeseed crops as diplomats try to negotiate an end to Russia's Black Sea blockade of exports.