War in Ukraine: Russia strikes Odesa port for third night after grain deal
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Authorities in Ukraine say the port city of Odessa was hit by Russian strikes for a third straight night. Ukraine's president Vlodymir Zelensky accusing Moscow of deliberately targetting grain supplies. The latest strikes comes just days after Russia pulled out of the Black Sea Grain deal, which have caused wheat prices in Europe to spike. FRANCE 24's International Affairs Commentator Douglas Herbert tells us more.