Inspections of vessels carrying grain from Ukrainian ports have resumed at Turkey's Bosphorus Strait after two days of discussions between Kyiv and Moscow, a spokesperson for the Joint Coordination Center (JCC) in Istanbul said on April 19. The sides have agreed on new vessels to take part in the initiative and "inspections teams are already at work," Ismini Palla said. Moscow earlier accused Ukraine and the United Nations of causing difficulties with ship inspections and the registration of new vessels. Ukraine said this week the grain deal was at risk of being shut down. To read the original story by Reuters, click here.
Ukrainian Grain Vessel Inspections Resume In Turkey
A cargo ship carrying Ukrainian grain is seen in the Black Sea off Kilyos near Istanbul, Turkey. (file photo)