Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, will focus on the Black Sea grain deal during their meeting on September 4 as Turkey seeks to bring Moscow back to the deal, Erdogan's chief foreign policy adviser said. "We play a leading role here. We see strong support from all around the world for the realization of the grain corridor," Akif Cagatay Kilic said. Turkey, together with the UN, brokered a deal in July 2022 that allowed Ukraine to ship grain and other foodstuffs from three Black Sea ports. Russia quit the deal last month. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
Erdogan's Russia Visit Vital For Ukraine Grain Deal, Turkish Official Says
Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan (file photo)