Russia, Turkey and Qatar are preparing a new agreement to replace the grain agreement. It has been reported bild Referring to the official correspondence between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassies of Russia and Turkey from 21 July to 8 August.
According to the publication, Moscow had warned Ankara in advance of withdrawing from the grain agreement, and Russia, Turkey and Qatar are currently working on a new tripartite agreement. It offers to supply Russian grain to poor countries, mainly in Africa. Türkiye will be the organizer of the supply and Qatar will sponsor them.
According to Bild, the new deal could be made in Budapest this weekend. It was stated that Tatarstan President Rustem Minnikhanov set off, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will also come.
At the same time, it was noted that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan asked Russia to maintain the previous agreement for grain supplies, including from Ukraine. In addition, Ankara offers to act under the auspices of the UN.
Prior to that, Star newspaper wrote about the efforts of the Turkish authorities, citing sources at the Turkish Ministry of National Defense. directed On the resumption of the grain deal, not on the search for an alternative route.
Yeni Şafak also reported on Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. plans to discuss Possible possibilities for a grain deal with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba.
Last ship previously covered by grain agreement left Black Sea.