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July 17, 2023, and this is your DSR Daily Brief. I'm Chris Cotnor.

And I'm Riley Fessler.

Our top stories from international outlets this morning.

Russia has announced the suspension of its participation in a UN broker deal that allowed Ukrainian grain to be exported through the Black Sea.

The decision came just hours after Russia claimed that Ukraine had attacked the Crimean Bridge,

resulting in the deaths of two individuals and the injury of their daughter.

The bridge which connects Russia to Crimea was seen as a vital artery for Russian troops and a prestigious project initiated by President Putin.

The Kremlin stated that the halting of the grain deal was unrelated to the bridge attack, citing unfulfilled obligations under the Black Sea agreements as the reason.

Russia has informed Turkey, Ukraine, and the UN of its opposition to extending the deal.

This development has had a significant impact on wheat prices, causing them to rise.

Both Russia and Ukraine are major agricultural producers, particularly in wheat, barley, maize, and other commodities.

US climate envoy John Kerry emphasized the urgency for China and the United States to make significant progress and addressing climate change ahead of the COP28 global climate talks.

During a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Kerry urged China to collaborate on reducing methane emissions and mitigating the impact of coal-fired power.

The discussions aimed to rebuild trust after talks were suspended in 2022.

Both countries have been affected by extreme weather events, and the meetings focused on addressing non-CO2 emissions and coal dependence.

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