Russia is not opposed to extending the Black Sea grain deal, but only for a period of 60 days, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin said on March 13, at the end of a day of talks between Russia and representatives from the United Nations in Geneva. The current phase of the deal, which facilitates the export of agricultural products from Ukraine's southern Black Sea ports amid its conflict with Russia, ends on March 18 and can only be extended with Russia's permission. To read the original story from Reuters, click here.
Russia Says Not Opposed Extension Of Black Sea Grain Deal, But Only For 60 Days
The cargo ship Despina V, carrying Ukrainian grain, is seen in the Black Sea off Kilyos near Istanbul in November 2022.