Turkey calls on Russia to reconsider Ukraine ‘grain deal’ suspension 

The Russian personnel stationed at a coordination center set up for the Ukraine grain deal in Istanbul have yet to leave their posts, Turkey says, calling on Moscow to resume the deal.
Ships, including those carrying grain from Ukraine and awaiting inspections, are seen anchored off the Istanbul coastline on Oct. 14, 2022, in Istanbul, Turkey.
Ships, including those carrying grain from Ukraine and awaiting inspections, are seen anchored off the Istanbul coastline on Oct. 14, 2022, in Istanbul, Turkey. - Chris McGrath/Getty Images
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Turkey called on Russia to reconsider the decision to suspend the grain deal during a phone call between the two countries' defense chiefs. 

During the call on Monday, according to an official Turkish statement, Turkey’s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar stressed the importance of the grain deal, which “greatly contributed” to mitigating the food crisis.

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