The Presidents of Turkey and Russia, Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Vladimir Putin, may soon discuss extending the grain deal over the phone. It has been reported TASS With reference to a source in Ankara.
“The possibility of phone calls is not ruled out because, as you know, the grain deal expires tomorrow,” he said.
The source added that it is “vital to reach an agreement for its extension”.
Previously TASS with source reference knowledgeableThe Ukrainian part of the agreements on the grain deal, which expires on May 18, will have to be extended by 60 days. The topic of the Russian part is still being discussed.
On July 22, 2022, representatives of Russia, Ukraine, Turkey and the UN signed a “grain agreement” in Istanbul. The agreement includes Russia’s assistance in exporting grain, food and fertilizer to the Black Sea from Ukraine’s three ports, including Odessa.