Negotiations on the grain deal are not scheduled for 3 May in Istanbul. The agency has been informed DEA News knowledgeable resource
Earlier, Reuters referred to a senior Ukrainian official. reportedNegotiations on the extension of the grain agreement, which will expire on 18 May, with the participation of all parties, are planned to be held on 3 May.
30 April Minister of National Defense Hulusi Akar declarationHe said representatives of Turkey, Ukraine and Russia agreed to discuss the extension of the grain agreement in the coming days.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expression We hope that the grain deal will be extended beyond May 18.
On July 22, 2022, representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the UN signed a “grain agreement” in Istanbul. The agreement includes Russia’s assistance in exporting grain, food and fertilizer to the Black Sea from Ukraine’s three ports, including Odessa.