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Exceptions for Grain Export

By The Moscow Times

Russia will allow the export of grain under intergovernmental agreements and for humanitarian aid, as well as to feed military, diplomatic and research staff based overseas, partially amending a ban that is effective through Dec. 31, according to an order posted on the government’s web site Wednesday.

(Bloomberg)


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