UN says Black Sea Grain initiative extended. For only sixty days Russia says

The UN confirms that the Black Sea Grain Initiative has been extended, the UN Secretary General’s spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement on Saturday.

US State Department claims no obstructions for export of food, fertilizer from Russia - TASS

The US Administration disagrees with the idea that the exemptions from Western sanctions against Russia regarding export of food and fertilizer do not work, US Department of State Spokesman Ned Price said Monday, commenting on statements made by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin.

Talks on grain deal extension held between UN, Russia

The United Nations and Russia began talks Monday on renewing the Ukraine grain export deal, which has helped ease the global food crisis triggered by Moscow’s invasion of its neighbor.

West Unlikely To Lift Obstacles For Russian Supply Under Grain Deal

 Western countries are unlikely to facilitate exports of Russian grain under the so-called Black Sea grain deal, Cagri Erhan, a member of the Turkish Presidential Security and Foreign Policy Committee, told Sputnik.

Moscow Denies Accusations Of Delaying Ship Inspections Under Grain Deal

 Russia denies the allegations of intentionally protracting inspections of ships under the UN-brokered Black Sea grain deal, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on Saturday, adding that Ukraine compiled lists for inspections and passage.

Belarus to allow Ukraine grain transit with no preconditions - UN

Belarus told the United Nations on Friday that it would allow, without preconditions, the transit of grain from Ukraine through its territory for export from Lithuanian ports, a UN spokesman said.

US smuggling of oil from Syria 'illegal': Chinese spokesperson - China.org.cn

The U.S. stationing of troops in Syria and its smuggling of oil and grain from Syria are illegal, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Friday.

Russia sets grain deal deadline for UN

Russia considers the expiration date of the Ukraine grain deal a “natural deadline” for the UN to show progress in delivering on its commitments to Russia to unblock its agricultural exports, a senior Russian diplomat told a newspaper.

Ukraine says no new commitments made beyond existing grain export deal

Ukraine has made no new commitments that go beyond the terms of a deal signed in July to free up grain exports from its Black Sea ports following Russia’s invasion, a foreign ministry spokesman said.

Russia will resume participation in Black Sea grain deal: Defense ministry

Russia said on Wednesday it would renew its participation in an agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain via the Black Sea, just four days after suspending its role in the deal.

Zelenskyy calls on world to protect Ukraine grain corridor

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the international community to do more to protect the grain shipping corridor used to get food out of his country.

Putin: we are not ending participation in grain deal, just suspending it

Russia is not ending its participation in a deal to export Ukrainian grain through Black Sea ports but rather is suspending it, President Vladimir Putin told a news conference on Monday.

Grain deal without the Russia should not be carried out, silence over use grain corridor to Attack

 

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12 vessels leave Ukrainian ports under Black Sea grain deal

Twelve vessels embarked from Ukrainian ports on Monday under the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Ukrainian Infrastructure Minster Oleksandr Kubrakov said.

France Seeking On-Land Export Route For Ukrainian Grain After Russia Quits Deal - Minister

France, together with allies from the European Union, is working to arrange a land route for the export of grain from Ukraine following Russia's withdrawal from the UN-brokered international deal for sea exports, Minister of Agriculture and food Sovereignty Marc Fesneau said on Monday.

Wheat price climbs nearly 6 pct after Russia withdraws from Black Sea pact

Chicago wheat futures jumped almost 6 percent on Monday and corn rose more than 2 percent as Russia’s withdrawal from a Black Sea export agreement raised concerns over global supplies.

Fragments of drones used by Kiev in terror attack in Sevastopol raised to surface, launched from the sea coast near Odessa

Fragments of drones used by the Kiev regime to stage a terror attack in Sevastopol have been spotted and raised to the surface, the Russian defense ministry said on Sunday.

EU urges Russia to resume role in Ukraine grain export deal

The EU on Sunday urged Russia to reverse its decision to suspend participation in a vital Ukraine grain export deal.

The Russian side suspends participation in the "grain agreement": MoD RU

The Russian side decided to suspend participation in the implementation of the “grain agreement” due to an attempt by the Kyiv regime to commit a terrorist attack near Sevastopol.

Russia Urges EU To Disclose Final Destination Of Ukrainian Grain Exports

Russia is urging the European Union to disclose the final destination of grain exported from Ukraine under the Black Sea grain deal, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Wednesday.