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Ukraine’s grain export talks entered the “final stage” on Wednesday as senior officials from Ukraine, Russia, Turkey and the United Nations met in Istanbul to deal with the global food crisis.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said in an interview with the Spanish publication El País that he was “two steps away from the agreement with Russia.” “We are in the final stages and now everything depends on Russia.”
International officials have warned that the blockade of Black Sea exports would have a tremendous impact on food supplies around the world. Especially in areas that are already vulnerable to food shortages, such as the Middle East and African countries.
Russia’s global food crisis drives 49M into a famine “crisis”, hunger: expert warning
Ukrainians have blamed Russia head-on for not only stockpiling the Black Sea, which is full of about 400 explosive mines, but also forbidding commercial ships from passing safely.
Russia has now accused Ukraine of deploying mines and called for Moscow to demilitarize it to allow ships to pass. Kyiv refused in the midst of Russia’s deadly aggression.
“If they really want, grain exports will start soon,” Kreva said in an interview translated by Prouda.
The war, which began in February, shocked the world as prices of grains, cooking oil, fertilizers and fuels soared.
Turkey, a NATO ally with diplomatic relations with Russia, has since facilitated negotiations between Kieu, Moscow and the United Nations.
Officials remain silent about the details of the talks, but UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told reporters Tuesday that “we are working hard, but there is still a way to go.” ..
The details of the negotiations seem to be focused on ensuring a ceasefire from Russia so that Ukrainian vessels can guide their merchant ships to mined-filled waters.
Turkey’s Eldgan told Biden that it is working to secure a “balanced” grain export agreement with Russia.
Turkey, which controls access to the main strait connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, will also inspect all vessels with UN support to ease Russia’s concerns about the routes used to “smuggle” weapons, Reuters said. The communication reported.
However, Kleber warned on Wednesday that Russia could postpone negotiations to gain relaxation of sanctions imposed by Western nations.
“If we continue to use it to continue the’Hunger Games’, we will continue to insist on the importance of negotiations,” Kleber said.
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Ukraine said Tuesday that it could flow into the Black Sea and begin exporting grain through the Donau River, which flows through Central and Southeastern Europe, Reuters first reported.
The latest developments were reportedly made possible by Russia’s withdrawal from the infamous Zmiinyi Island earlier this month.