Acritical deal allowing Ukraine to safely export grain via the Black Sea has been extended for another two months thanks to Türkiye’s engagement, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced Wednesday, marking a crucial step for global food security.
The announcement came after the last ship departed from a Ukrainian port under the landmark wartime pact that was due to expire Thursday. Russia threatened to withdraw from the initiative due to obstacles it says are hindering its shipments of grain and fertilizers.
According to data issued by the United Nations, the DSM Capella has left the port of Chornomorsk carrying 30,000 tons of corn and was on its way to Türkiye.
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