Russia will release Ukrainian grain to the Mediterranean, but there is a condition

Published 2022년 6월 1일

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UN High Representative Rebecca Greenspan has been engaging in discussions with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov to facilitate the export of grain and fertilizers from Russia to global markets. This comes as the Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky, announced that around 22 million tons of grain are blocked in Ukraine's Black Sea and Azov ports, nearly half of the country's exports. In response to the blockage of ports for Russian ships and the destruction of logistics and financial chains, Russia has proposed a maritime corridor to ensure the unimpeded passage of Ukrainian grain vessels to the Mediterranean, providing that Kyiv demines its territorial waters. This proposal is ahead of an anticipated meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Turkish counterpart to discuss this corridor. The European Council has also expressed concerns over global grain shortages and their potential impact on Europe, underscoring the need to end dependence on Russian energy and increase defense spending.

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UN High Representative Rebecca Greenspan held "constructive discussions" in Moscow with Russian Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov, during which the two discussed how to facilitate the export of grain and fertilizers from Russia to world markets, said UN spokesman Stefan Dujarric. Vote: Will Kovid's help give you a breath of fresh air? Greenspan is currently in Washington for talks with US officials, the spokesman said. At the same time, it has become clear that Russia's navy will ensure the unimpeded passage of Ukrainian grain vessels on the way to the Mediterranean if Kyiv demines its territorial waters. Such an ultimatum was issued by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during his meeting with his Bahraini counterpart Abdel Latif bin Rashid az Zayani, TASS and Al Arabiya reported. He said Russian forces would ensure such safety on the high seas "and beyond" to their destination. Lavrov accused the West of creating "artificial problems" with the closure of ports for Russian ships ...

Source: Agri