Russia returns to Ukraine grain deal, easing food crisis fears
Russia announces its return to the Ukraine grain deal after intense diplomatic traffic between Ankara and Moscow, mitigating concerns over a food crisis until the deal expires late November.
Russia has announced its return to the grain deal, saying “written guarantees” provided by the Ukrainian side for its participation in the deal were “adequate,” mitigating fears over a fresh jump in food prices globally.
“The Russian Federation believes that the guarantees received at this time are adequate and resumes implementation of the agreement,” the Russian Defense Ministry said Wednesday in a statement.
The ministry stopped short of detailing the guarantees but added that they include an assurance that the routes set up for the grain shipments will not be used outside its scope.
“The Ukrainian side, in particular, officially assured that the maritime humanitarian corridor will be used only in accordance with the provisions” of the deal, it added.
