content tagged with grain deal

The top diplomats evaluated the efforts to revive the deal, as well as discussing an alternative plan proposed by Putin.

Russia's Ministry of Defense had announced that vessels heading to Ukrainian ports from the Black Sea would now be regarded as potential carriers of military cargo.

While Moscow has informed the parties of the deal about its objections, President Erdoğan expressed hope that he and Putin may solve the issue.

The deal enabled the export of over 28 million tons of grain and foodstuffs from Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

The UN aiso also committed to removing obstacles to the export of food and fertilizers from Russia, Guterres has said.

Moscow agreed to return to the deal after its demands were met, Türkiye's presidential spokesperson has said, underscoring Ankara's diplomatic efforts.

Russia pulled out of the agreement on Saturday, citing attacks on its Black Sea Fleet. Erdoğan is poised to discuss the issue with his counterparts in Moscow and Kyiv. The US has announced support for Türkiye's efforts.

Currently, there are 97 loaded vessels and 15 inbound vessels registered for JCC inspection around İstanbul and an additional 89 that have applied to join the initiative, according to the center.