Turkey Says A Deal Is Close To Allow Grain Exports From Ukrainian Ports Blocked By Russia
The agreement will be signed on Friday morning local time in Istanbul, Turkey’s communications directorate said. However, more talks are expected before the agreement is signed, a top Ukrainian official has cautioned. “Following negotiations, a document can be signed, that will contain the obligations of the parties regarding the safe operation of the export routes in the Black Sea,” Oleg Nikolenko, the spokesperson for Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said Thursday evening....