The Kremlin currently sees no grounds to keep the grain agreement in its original form. Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary to the president, conveyed this stance during a briefing. He emphasized that there are no prerequisites for resuming the grain pact as it had been discussed and subsequently not implemented with respect to Russia. According to Peskov, there is no justification or prerequisite for revisiting the arrangement at this time.
Observers note that this interpretation follows recent developments where officials from the United Nations and Russia discussed a memorandum related to Russian grain and fertilizer exports. The remarks also reference statements by the Turkish foreign minister about the potential renewal of the grain agreement, framing the issue within broader diplomatic discussions.
On January 29, a diplomatic source in Ankara reported that Russian President Vladimir Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan were set to address the Ukraine issue during their February meeting in Turkey. The information suggested that the leaders would also consider renewing the grain agreement and would weigh the regional Middle East agenda as part of their talks.
Subsequent reports on February 7 indicated that Putin’s visit to Türkiye had been postponed. The shifting timelines reflect the delicate nature of the negotiations and the ongoing assessment by involved parties on the feasibility and conditions of any potential revival of the grain corridor.
Earlier updates indicated that the United States had moved to exclude Russia from participation in certain activities within the International Grains Council, a factor that has contributed to the evolving landscape around the agreement and its possible renewal. These developments underscore the broader geopolitical environment in which grain exports and related diplomacy are taking place.