A Russian official says a deal allowing Ukraine to export grain through its Black Sea ports has been extended for 60 days, though Kyiv said it would stick to a 120-day extension and Turkey said talks were ongoing. Since Russia and Ukraine signed the UN-backed Black Sea Grain Initiative in Turkey on July 22, millions of tons of grain and other food products have been exported from Ukrainian ports. "Indeed, the deal has been extended -- it has been agreed that it has been extended for 60 days," TASS cited Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksander Grushko as saying on March 14. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
Russian Official Says Black Sea Grain Deal Extended For 60 Days
A cargo ship carrying grain in the Black Sea near Istanbul. (file photo)