Russia’s blockade of Ukrainian ports ‘a weapon of war’ with global repercussions
World Food Programme
UN chief in talks on restoring Kyiv’s grain exports as tens of millions threatened
WHO among bodies reminding of Syria, Lebanon, Yemen, Afghanistan and Tigray
Russian forces bombard outskirts of Kyiv despite promise to scale back operations
American official also warns of growing food security crisis eleswhere due to impact of war
Effects of Russian invasion are already being felt as far away as Sierra Leone and Ghana
Claims Russian forces taken 4,000-4,500 Ukrainians forcibly across the border
Rebel Houthis have welcomed talks if the venue is neutral and have given priority to lifting Saudi blockade on Houthi-held ports and airports