The US administration is prepared for the possible withdrawal of Russia from the grain agreement. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on television that Washington is working closely with Kiev on this issue. GIS.
“If they withdraw from this… the rest of the world… will say that Russia is turning its back on ensuring that countries in the Global South, Africa, Latin America and Asia can get the food they need.” at affordable prices…will cost Russia huge diplomatic costs in the future,” Sullivan said (quotation according to TASS).
He described Russia’s decision on the grain deal as “an election to be made by Vladimir Putin” and noted that the United States was “ready for any development” by working closely with Kiev on this issue.
If not extended, the deadline for the grain deal is 17 July. According to Reuters, on 16 July the last ship left Odessa within the current timeframe of the Black Sea initiative.
Yesterday, Russian President Vladimir Putin declaration On the continuation of barriers to Russian exports, which should be removed if the Black Sea initiative is expanded.
Previously in Turkey accepted The extension of the grain deal is dependent on Russia’s approval of the UN proposals.