Russia has temporarily allowed grain vessels to leave the Azov Sea for the first time since July, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter.

Russia has temporarily allowed grain vessels to leave the Azov Sea for the first time since July, Bloomberg reports, citing people familiar with the matter. Port authorities granted temporary clearance for departures from Temryuk and Kavkaz. At least one vessel has already passed through the Kerch Strait into the Black Sea, while ships ready to sail and with crews available can apply for clearance.