The project of Russia, Turkey and Qatar to supply 1 million tons of grain from Russian soil for processing in Turkey and then to transport it to the poorest countries for free is in great demand. This is stated in expression Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
The Ministry stated that this amount is close to the amount of food sent to countries in need as part of the Black Sea initiative since July 2022.
On September 4, Russian President Vladimir Putin, after meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan declarationMoscow, along with Ankara and Doha, is ready to supply grain to the poorest countries.
On July 17, 2023, the Black Sea Grain Agreement, which the city had previously signed in Istanbul between representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the UN, was terminated. The agreement stipulated that Russia would assist Ukrainian grain, food and fertilizer exports via the Black Sea from three ports, including Odessa.
A memorandum of understanding was also signed between the Russian Federation and the UN, assuming the organization’s obligations to lift restrictions on the export of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers to world markets.
like later declaration President Putin will return to the grain deal if restrictions on Russia’s agricultural exports are lifted.
Last ship previously covered by grain agreement left Black Sea.