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Ukraine says three villages retaken in fresh offensive

Ukraine announced that its forces have retaken three villages in the eastern region of Donetsk, the first reported gains of their new offensive.

But three people were killed and at least another 23 wounded as Russia shelled a rescue boat evacuating civilians from Russian-controlled territory, the Kherson region prosecutors' office said on Sunday.

Poland allows transit of Ukrainian grain

Poland on April 21 allowed the transit of Ukrainian grain and other food through its borders, partially lifting a near week-long ban imposed in response to protests from farmers.

Poland and other European Union countries bordering Ukraine imposed temporary bans on Ukrainian grain exports after farmers protested a slump in prices related to the influx.

Ukraine’s social media stars rethink how they wield their influence

KYIV, Ukraine - When Ukrainian social media influencer Anna Tsukur started building her business as a fitness guru several years ago, she made choices to maximize her appeal - focus on women, shoot in inspiring locations like Bali and, above all, speak in Russian.

That was then.

Democracy Digest: Region Feels Ukraine Grain Pain

Asked about the reasons why so much Ukrainian grain and other agricultural products ended up on the Polish market, Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi told BIRN: "Because it is an absolutely competitive market from the point of view of Ukraine as well as from the point of view of customers, whether African or European ones." A European Commission representative also pointed to market

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