Russia-Ukraine conflict rages on its 544th day.
Grain ships have been carrying millions of tonnes of grain through the Black Sea. / Photo: ReutersUkraine is finalising a scheme with global insurers to cover grain ships travelling to and from its Black Sea ports, the Financial Times reported, citing Ukraine's Deputy Economy Minister Oleksandr Gryban.
Gryban told the newspaper the deal was"currently being pursued and actively discussed" between the relevant ministries, as well as domestic banks and international insurance groups including Lloyd's of London.Russia's defence ministry has said it had thwarted a Ukrainian drone attack on the Moscow region, with no casualties reported.
An attempt by Kiev to carry out an"attack with an aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicle was thwarted" on Monday morning, the defence ministry said in a statement. The drone was"suppressed by means of electronic warfare" and crashed in Odintsovo district, it said, adding there were no casualties.In recent weeks, two drone attacks were repelled over Moscow's financial district, each causing minor damage to the facades of high-rise buildings. In May, drones were shot down near the Kremlin.
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