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Ukraine cautious as Turkey, Russia push Black Sea grain deal

Bloomberg Turkey and Russia have reached a tentative deal to restart shipments of Ukraine’s agricultural products from a key Black Sea port, but Kyiv remains skeptical of the proposed pact, according to people familiar with the discussions. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s government has offered military help to clear mines off the coast of Odesa and escort grain ships but ...

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Estonia PM Kallas needs new allies to keep power

Bloomberg Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas, known for her fierce criticism of Vladimir Putin and his war in Ukraine, is fighting to stay in power after she dismantled her ruling coalition, saying it lacked unity to face the dangers of Russia. Kallas’s best chance lies with clinching a deal with the smallest opposition party in parliament — the conservative Pro ...

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Jan 6 hearings aim to catch US’ attention with ‘TV debut’

  Bloomberg The televised hearings that begin into the deadly attack on the US Capitol will need to produce show-stopping moments to grab a divided, distracted America that has largely moved on. It’s a tall order. At their best, congressional hearings capture the public’s imagination, reveal scoundrels, lead to landmark reforms, and even make stars of questioners and witnesses. But ...

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