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Lovetopaint037 Sat 23-Jul-22 15:43:36

Wait a see. Wouldn’t trust them one iota. Their wickedness can only be compared with the Nazis.

Smileless2012 Sat 23-Jul-22 14:02:54

shock I don't think Russia needs to demonstrate there's no point in trying to negotiate with them varian.

varian Sat 23-Jul-22 14:01:03

Russia has attacked the port of Odessa targeting the grain stores.

www.npr.org/2022/07/23/1113165082/russia-strikes-ukraine-black-sea-odesa-grain-deal?t=1658581049161

What a tragedy. Why did they sign this agreement yesterday if they intended to carry out this attack just hours later? Are they trying to demonstrate that there is no point in ever trying to negotiate?

Georgesgran Fri 22-Jul-22 23:33:37

Many years ago on a bus tour of New York, we spoke to a middle aged couple and their family who were from Kansas. I don’t know how, but I remembered Kansas was one of the ‘bread basket’ states. The chap seemed quite impressed with my knowledge, then as we passed the UN building, he pointed at the flags asked ‘say, are you guys in this?’ Left me speechless!

lixy Fri 22-Jul-22 21:07:32

Good news indeed - a tiny glimmer in the dark.

I confess to being a UN fan and toured the Geneva HQ many years ago. It was awe-inspiring seeing all the different flags flying outside.

Smileless2012 Fri 22-Jul-22 17:27:00

A huge breakthrough. Let's hope it's the first of many.

varian Fri 22-Jul-22 17:22:29

Russia and Ukraine sign breakthrough grain deal brokered by UN and Turkey

www.middleeasteye.net/news/russia-ukraine-grain-deal-breakthrough-sign-turkey-backed

Thank goodness for the UN.