Dmitry Polyansky, First Deputy Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the UN, stated that Kyiv and Ankara did not oppose extending the grain agreement by sixty days. The report is transmitted by DEA News, signaling a tacit consensus among the key participants that the extension could proceed in the absence of explicit objections from the other parties involved.
Polyansky explained that if Turkey and Ukraine had not accepted the extension, they were expected to notify Moscow in writing and the deal would have ceased at that juncture. Since no such formal communication arrived, he indicated that the extension would stand for sixty days, barring any fresh official stance from the other sides. This interpretation underscores a preference for continuity in the grain-output arrangement while still preserving the diplomatic option for withdrawal should objections emerge in the future. [Source: DEA News]
The Russian envoy also noted the efforts of United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, who is actively pursuing all feasible channels to ensure the successful implementation of the grain agreement. The UN chief is depicted as personally engaged in smoothing any remaining obstacles and sustaining the operational framework that allows grain shipments to continue to reach global markets. [Attribution: UN communications desk]
Earlier reports highlighted discussions between Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu and UN Secretary-General António Guterres regarding the practical aspects of the grain agreement. The conversations focused on how to uphold commitments, monitor compliance, and address any logistical or political challenges that might hinder timely delivery. [Source: official briefings]
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, in parallel, addressed the matter with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, touching on the possibility of converting Russian grain into flour within Turkish facilities and distributing the resulting supplies to countries in need. The dialogue reflects a broader regional effort to translate agricultural exports into tangible humanitarian relief, while also considering the economic and strategic dimensions of the grain corridor. [Report: state agencies and regional briefings]