MOSCOW, Oct 31 Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Monday discussed by phone with his Turkish counterpart Hulusi Akar the issues of suspension by the Russian side of participation in the «grain deal», the RF Ministry of Defense reported. The issues of suspension by the Russian side of the implementation of agreements on the export of agricultural products from Ukrainian ports as part of the «Black Sea Grain Initiative» were discussed.
Russia on Saturday announced the suspension of participation in the export of products from the ports of Ukraine after the terrorist Kyiv attacks on ships of the Black Sea Fleet and civilian vessels in the waters of Sevastopol.According to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the preparation of a terrorist attack and the training of military personnel of the Ukrainian 73rd
In Istanbul on July 22, multilateral agreements were signed on lifting restrictions on the supply of Russian products for export and on Russia's assistance in the export of Ukrainian grain. The deal, which was signed by representatives of Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the UN, involves the export of grain, food and fertilizer across the Black Sea from three ports, including Odessa. states, not to needy countries in Africa. In his opinion, it is worth discussing the restrictions on this route with the President of Turkey. Russian Permanent Representative to the UN Vasily Nebenzya said earlier that part of the food deal concerning the export of Russian food and fertilizers is not working. Because of this, according to him, the termination of the agreement is not ruled out.