The United Nations say the first grain ship to depart Ukraine since Russia invaded has been cleared to leave Turkish waters for its destination in Lebanon.
A team of officials from Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the UN inspected the Razoni’s cargo of 26,000 tonnes of corn and its crew.
On Monday the Razoni left the Ukrainian port of Odesa.
It is bound for the Lebanese port of Tripoli.
The UN said the ship was free to leave for Lebanon on Wednesday.
Russia has been blockading Ukraine’s ports since it invaded in February, intensifying global food shortages.
Both sides agreed shipments could resume.
This was agreed upon under a deal brokered by Turkey and the UN last month.
It was set up by a Joint Coordination Centre to oversee exports.
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