Russia's Foreign Ministry said on March 12 that the country's representatives had not yet taken part in negotiations on extending the Black Sea grain deal. "There have been no negotiations on this subject, especially with the participation of Russian representatives," Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said. The next round of talks on extending the deal will be held in Geneva on March 13 between Russia's delegation and top United Nations trade official Rebeca Grynspan, Zakharova said. To see the original story by Reuters, click here.
Russia Says It Has Not Taken Part In Grain-Deal Renewal Talks
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova (file photo)