Media: Turkey and the UN want guarantees from the West on the grain deal

Turkey and the UN want firm guarantees for Russian agricultural products and fertilizers to enter international markets. It is reported by RIA Novosti, citing a source.

According to the agency, now there are no suitable conditions for this. There are obstacles in payment, in insurance and logistics. The solution of these problems will help to establish the work of the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

“I would like to receive reinforced concrete guarantees from Western countries, and that this be made public”– said source.

Earlier it became known that the timing of the extension of the grain deal has not yet been approved. Now there is a discussion of details, the negotiations themselves will begin later.

Recall that according to the agreements reached on July 22, Russia, Ukraine and Turkey were supposed to ensure the supply of grain from Russian and Ukrainian ports to poor countries. However, in reality, deliveries are constantly interrupted, and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan reported that almost half of the grain settles in Europe, not reaching the starving people of Africa.

The deal will end on March 18.