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MOSCOW — Russia’s Agriculture Ministry has proposed to limit grain exports for three months, it said on Friday, prompting concern among traders that the measures by the world’s largest wheat exporter could be extended.

In fellow Black Sea exporter Ukraine, the economy ministry on Friday said it was monitoring wheat exports daily and would take measures if needed. Bakers and millers in the country had earlier asked for grain exports to be limited to prevent a surge in bread prices if the spread of the coronavirus accelerates.

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The proposal to limit grain exports to 7 million tonnes for April-June was a response to the Russian government’s request this week to consider whether exports of any food should be limited because of the coronavirus pandemic.

The ministry said that the measure, if approved, would cover the main grain types – wheat, rye, barley and corn – to help to ensure stability in the domestic food market.