Call from the US to Russia: Extend the deal

The US Department of State shared the call via video message on its social media account. “This act, which is a serious violation of the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement, puts millions of people in need at risk of food shortages,” the message read. statement was included.

In the message, it was stressed that Russia must fulfill its obligations under the agreement and extend its deadline.

Pointing out that if Russia does not extend the agreement, food shortages and food prices will rise very rapidly, the message read: “The Kremlin should keep its word.” It was said.

BLACK SEA GRAIN CORRIDOR AGREEMENT

To reduce the impact of Russia’s attack on Ukraine on world food prices, the UN, Russia, Turkey and Ukraine signed the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement with a ceremony held in Istanbul on July 22, 2022.

The agreement, which has been extended several times before, will expire on July 17. Russian officials say they see no possibility of extending the agreement.

RUSSIA: NO REASON TO CONTINUE THE DEAL

In its July 4 statement, the Russian Foreign Ministry said: “Since September 2022, only two batches of 262,000 tons of Russian fertilizers have been shipped, which are planned to be donated to countries in need. 20,000 tons of fertilizer were shipped to Malawi and 34,000 tons to Kenya. The UN is silent on these issues. In the West, it is reported that sanctions against Russia cannot be eased even on food and fertilizer issues. In these circumstances, there is no reason to continue the agreement, which expires on July 17.” he had used the words. (AA)