The West is aware that alternative routes to the grain corridor without the participation of the Russian Federation are risky and more costly. In this respect DEA News A source from the Turkish technical delegation participating in the negotiations on the resumption of the Black Sea grain initiative said:
According to the source, there is such an understanding in Ankara’s contacts with its Western partners about resumption of the agreement during the negotiation process. He drew attention to various statements that ships going from the Black Sea to Ukrainian ports would be considered as potential military cargo carriers.
“What security guarantees can be given? This is a chain process, will companies insure the ships in this case? The process will be more costly. In any case, there is such an understanding,” said the source, and touched on the details of the negotiations on alternative routes without the participation of the Russian Federation.
August 30 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation declarationIt was stated that Moscow evaluated the initiative of Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply 1 million tons of grain to Turkey to be processed and sent to countries in need, as an alternative to the Black Sea agreement.
On July 17 of this year, the deal was terminated. Russian President Vladimir Putin declarationHe said Russia would return to the grain deal if restrictions on agricultural exports were lifted.
Last ship previously covered by grain agreement left Black Sea.