Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova commented on the news that Ukraine has resumed online negotiations on a “grain deal” without Russian participation.
With data Citing a source from the Ukrainian government, Reuters said that Kiev is not negotiating with Moscow and most likely Ukrainian partners will meet with it.
Zakharova noted that the Russian side is aware of the statements of various parties, including the Kiev authorities, regarding the extension of the “Black Sea Initiative”, the second term of which will end on March 18.
The diplomat emphasized that “Negotiations were not conducted on this issue, especially with the participation of Russian representatives”. Telegram.
The representative of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs also reminded that the agreements signed in Istanbul on July 22, 2022 should be implemented “together” in order to overcome the food crisis and solve the problems of aiding countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. in need.
Andriy Yermak, former head of the Office of the President of Ukraine declarationThat the Ukrainian authorities fulfilled all the conditions agreed on the grain agreement with the UN and therefore insisted on its extension for an indefinite period.