Russia is standing by its decision to terminate a deal with the United Nations, allowing Ukraine to send grain via the Black Sea. The UN and Turkey brokered the deal last year following global food shortages caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, particularly for many poor nations that rely on Ukraine’s wheat. The deal lifted Russia’s trade blockade after it seized control of the Black Sea, but it’s no longer in place, and UN General Secretary António Guterres said that will “strike a blow to people in need everywhere”. Russia’s announcement came hours after a new attack on the strategic/symbolic bridge linking Russia’s mainland to occupied Crimea on Monday. It’s the 2nd attack in 9 months, and Ukraine hasn’t claimed responsibility. Russia has vowed to retaliate.