The Kremlin has reiterated its position on the grain agreement, with Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary to the Russian president, saying that Moscow’s terms are clear and do not require further commentary. He stressed that the conditions put forward by Russia remain feasible and that the government expects those terms to be honored if the pact is to be revived.
Peskov recalled that President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly outlined the requirements that must be met to restore the grain deal. He pointed out that the most recent discussions involved a proposal from Western partners to allow SWIFT access for a subsidiary of a Russian agricultural bank, an idea that Moscow says would not fully align with the original agreement. The spokesperson underscored that the terms call for SWIFT access for Rosselkhozbank, not its subsidiary, and that the letter of the agreements must be followed closely.
According to Peskov, a return to the provisions originally negotiated at the outset is essential. He argued that Russia feels justified in insisting on fulfillment of prior commitments before any restart of the agreement, given the numerous assurances that have already been made and the expectation that those assurances would translate into action.
Earlier, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan indicated that there was a willingness within the G20 to meet Russia’s demands for continuing the grain deal. The Turkish side reportedly urged Russia to be reconnected to the SWIFT payments system, as this would facilitate international transactions connected to grain shipments. The discussion reflects ongoing diplomatic maneuvering aimed at stabilizing grain flows from the Black Sea region.
The most recent ship reported under the previous arrangement has completed its voyage in the Black Sea, signaling that current disruptions in grain transport could continue if the terms are not honored or renegotiated to satisfy all parties involved. The situation remains a focal point of international diplomacy, with many nations watching closely how Russia’s positions, Western responses, and Turkey’s mediation efforts unfold in the days ahead. A thorough review of the agreed framework and a careful alignment of financial messaging with the original terms appear pivotal for progress, according to observers cited in recent briefings. In this context, analysts emphasize that any reopening would require transparent verification, firm deadlines, and guarantees that all sides will adhere to the negotiated rules. Attribution: reporting from regional and international outlets summarized for this overview.