Russian Strikes on Odessa, Effective Naval Blockade of Ukraine Returns, Effect of Expiration of Black Sea Grain Deal on Global Markets, Putin Will Not Attend BRICS meeting in South Africa

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• Heavy Russian strikes on Odessa and other Ukrainian ports in wake of Kiev’s recent drone attacks on Crimea and the expiration of the Black Sea Grain Deal

• Russia announces effective naval blockade of Ukraine

• Effect of expiration of Black Sea Grain Deal on global food markets

• Putin will not physically attend BRICS conference in South Africa. Putin will participate by video and Lavrov will attend in his place. Minor spiteful information war victory by West.