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First cargo of grain leaves Odesa

The grain-laden cargo ship Razoni leaving the port of Odesa, Ukraine (AAP)

The grain-laden cargo ship Razoni leaving the port of Odesa, Ukraine (AAP) Source: AAP / TURKISH DEFENCE MINISTRY HANDOUT/EPA

The first ship carrying grain bound for Lebanon under a landmark deal with Russia was described as cargo of corn and hope.



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