Russia’s offer to supply 1 million tons of grain to Turkey at a discounted price for processing and export needs to be evaluated politically. It has been reported TASS Source of political circles in Turkey.
“This offer is interesting for Ankara. However, there are political problems that can complicate implementation,” he said.
The source reminded that Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan was given more detailed information about this initiative, which will be evaluated in Ankara. According to him, Türkiye is trying to solve the grain problem with the participation of the UN. Ankara worries that “such an independent initiative” will disappoint Western partners.
Turkish officials still see the original grain deal as the “least risky” option, so they will “of course” continue to encourage a return to previously agreed deals.
August 31, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov named Turkey requires Russia to return to its food venture.
First dry cargo ship carrying agricultural products after the expiration of the earlier grain deal logged in to the Bosphorus.