Russia withdraws from grain deal as global food crisis looms, negotiations ongoing

Russia exited the Black Sea grain export deal in late October, halting shipments of Ukrainian grain.
The UN-brokered deal allowed Ukraine to export grain through the Black Sea to ease global food shortages.
Russia has demanded the West ease restrictions on its own grain and fertilizer exports in exchange for rejoining.
The US and allies are pushing Russia to stop using food as a weapon and restart the deal amid rising prices.
Turkey has been mediating talks between Russia and Ukraine to revive the deal and avert further global food insecurity.