Ukraine proposes new corridors to continue grain export
28 Jun 2022 02:30pm
Million tons of grain like corn and wheat are trapped in Ukraine because of Russia's ongoing blockade of its ports, deepening crisis for Ukrainian farmers and a threat to global food security. - Illustration photo.
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Turkish Defence Minister Hulusi Akar said earlier in June that there was some progress in the issue of grain exports from the Black Sea ports.
However, he added, some technical problems were still present, which require discussion with Russia, Ukraine, and the United Nations.
Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said last week that a "security zone" for shipment of Ukrainian grain would be created outside Ukraine's waters should Moscow and Kyiv reach an agreement on the grain issue.
Ukraine has proposed alternative corridors for grain transportation, the Turkish newspaper said, adding that if the parties agree, the date of the Turkey-Russia-Ukraine-UN meeting in Istanbul will be specified.
The total amount of grain blocked in the Black Sea ports reaches 40 million tonnes, the newspaper noted.
The West has blamed the global food crisis on Russia, accusing Moscow of blocking Ukrainian grain shipments. Moscow, in turn, says that cargo ships are unable to leave Black Sea ports due to mines planted by Ukraine's military. The UN has repeatedly warned that the broken supply chain threatens food insecurity on a global scale. - Bernama
