Ukraine’s Infrastructure Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov confirmed that the grain deal has been extended until July 18. He announced this on social networks.
“Grain deal unlocked, will extend validity until July 18,” the message says.
Kubrakov also hopes that the initiative will “work effectively.” According to him, more than 30 million tons of agricultural products have been exported from Ukraine since the beginning of the grain agreement.
May 17, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced On the extension of the grain deal, which was due to expire on May 18, for another two months. He also noted that Ankara will make every effort to honor the grain agreement.
Later, the spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Maria Zakharova, at a press conference knowledgeable About the extension of the grain deal.
He also noted that there were distortions in the implementation of the grain deal. should be fixed as soon as possible.