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Russia Confirms Diplomatic Talks with Turkey on Black Sea Grain Corridor
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Moscow is in discussions with Ankara over a new proposal for a secure grain shipping lane, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed, as Russia also seeks alternative export routes amid heightened regional tensions.
Russia is engaged in ongoing diplomatic talks with Turkey regarding a proposal to establish a secure grain corridor in the Black Sea, the Kremlin confirmed on Tuesday. At the same time, Moscow is actively developing alternative routes for its own grain exports.
Diplomatic Consultations
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov verified that diplomatic contacts are continuing over the Turkish-led initiative. He added that Russia is working on establishing alternative channels for its agricultural products to navigate the current shipping challenges in the region.
The discussions come amid a period of heightened risk in the Black Sea. In recent months, both Russia and Ukraine have reportedly increased attacks on each other's grain-transporting vessels, a development that has contributed to upward pressure on global food prices.
AdContext: Previous Grain Deal
This new initiative follows the collapse of a previous agreement. In July 2022, Turkey and the United Nations brokered the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which had allowed for the safe passage of Ukrainian grain exports during the conflict.
Russia withdrew from that pact in 2023, stating that its own food and fertilizer exports were being unfairly obstructed. The breakdown of the deal has since complicated maritime trade and food security logistics in the region.
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