Russia Shuts Door on Grain Corridor Deal Revival
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Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Alimov stated that despite ongoing talks with various countries, including Turkey, there is no prospect of reviving the Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement.
Moscow Decides on Grain Corridor
Russia announced that it does not expect the revival of the Grain Corridor Agreement, despite evaluating international proposals aimed at securing grain shipments via the Black Sea. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Alimov, in his assessment of the issue, stated that a return to the previous state of affairs is not possible under the current circumstances.
Drawing attention to the diplomatic dimension and current trajectory of the process, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Alimov made the following statement:
'Proposals from countries are being evaluated. We are in dialogue with all countries, including Turkey. We are discussing this issue not only with Turkey but also with various other nations. However, at this stage, I do not see any possibility for the revival of the Grain Corridor Agreement.'
Security Initiatives in the Black Sea
The Black Sea Grain Corridor Agreement, initially launched in Istanbul on July 22, 2022, officially ended on July 17, 2023, following Moscow's objections. Russian President Vladimir Putin had argued that Western countries were diverting Ukrainian grain to their own markets and that shipments were not reaching needy countries in Africa.
Despite ongoing diplomatic contacts with Turkey, the Moscow administration does not find a return to the previous agreement framework realistic under the current conditions. Geopolitical uncertainties continue to affect the global agricultural trade and grain supply chain in the Black Sea region.