In a turn of events, Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the idea of reviving an agreement that would allow Ukraine to export grain and other commodities through Black Sea ports. The negotiations between Putin and Ukrainian President Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not yield positive results. This refusal to extend the deal is a blow to hopes of stabilizing world food supplies, as the agreement was seen as crucial.
During a meeting in Sochi, Russia, Putin stated that he would only consider reinstating the deal if the West meets Russia’s agricultural demands, which include the removal of shipping and insurance restrictions. Erdogan, on the other hand, remains hopeful that a solution can be reached in the near future. He expressed confidence that the expectations will eventually be met.
This decision by Putin comes after he halted the deal in July, which allowed Ukraine to export grain and other food supplies to the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. The agreement, brokered by Turkey and the United Nations in 2022, ensured that countries in need received shipments of essential commodities like wheat, barley, and sunflower oil. Meanwhile, Putin revealed that Russia is close to finalizing a deal to provide free grain to six African nations: Zimbabwe, Mali, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Somalia, and the Central African Republic. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has criticized Putin for using Ukraine’s grain as a means of gaining leverage in his invasion of the country. (Read more Vladimir Putin stories.)
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