Turkish Defense Ministry: 'We are trying to restore Grain Deal'

"Turkiye's Minister of National Defense, Hulusi Akar, and other authorized persons are continuing contacts to solve the problem and not to cease grain exports. During the discussions, the importance of continuing the implementation of the grain deal is emphasized and the need to avoid any kind of provocation that hinders this process is reminded," the National Defense Ministry of Turkiye said, Report informs.

The ministry noted that it is planned to check the ships of grain waiting in the port of Istanbul today and tomorrow.

“The Russians at the joint coordination center in Istanbul are still here. However, ships will not leave from Ukrainian ports for now.”

According to the ministry, Turkiye will continue to contribute to the restoration of peace in the region.

On October 29, Russia announced its unilateral withdrawal from the "Grain Deal". According to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the implementation of the grain agreement has been suspended for an indefinite period.

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Russia cannot guarantee the safety of civilian dry cargo ships participating in the "Black Sea Initiative" due to the terrorist attack in Sevastopol.