The UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, indicated optimism that the grain deal could resume, provided the proposals already presented prove capable of enabling a sustainable restart. He described the framework as having laid the groundwork for renewed cooperation, noting that concrete steps and assurances will determine the pace and durability of any comeback to the agreement.
Previously, statements from the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs addressed the initiative proposed by President Vladimir Putin to supply one million tons of Russian grain to Turkey. The plan envisions processing the grain there and distributing it to nations most in need, presenting an alternative path to the current Black Sea accord. Officials highlighted that Moscow and Ankara intend to refine the parameters for implementing this initiative, including arranging the sale of one million tons of grain to Turkey at a discounted price, with financial backing from Qatar. The intention is for Turkish enterprises to handle processing before dispatch to recipient countries, a sequence designed to ensure immediate impact while sustaining longer-term food security.
Russia’s foreign ministry described the project as the most suitable alternative to the Black Sea agreement, signaling a strategic pivot toward diversified routes for grain delivery amid ongoing tensions and negotiations. In earlier occurrences, the Federation Council accused Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of violating commitments with Russia, a dynamic that has influenced both diplomatic dialogue and the operational environment surrounding grain shipments.