Talks aimed at resuming Ukrainian grain exports blocked by Russia in the Black Sea have produced a deal, Turkey said.

It raises hopes for an end to the standoff, which left millions at increased risk of starvation.

Turkey's defence minister, Hulusi Akar, said both sides had agreed on ways to ensure the safety of shipping routes for grain ships.

He said the agreement would be signed next week, when more talks are set to be held in Turkey.

 

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Just heard the UN Secretary General António Guterres speak on the BBC regards this, very good news.

 

The Russians were previously asking for sanctions to be lifted before allowing grain exports from blockaded Ukrainian ports. I guess they see that the world saw that for what it was, using food as a weapon.

 

This from back in May

 

Putin says he'll open up grain and fertilizer exports if the West agrees to lift sanctions

https://www.businessinsider.com/putin-grain-fertilizer-exports-exchange-for-lifted-sanctions-ukraine-war-2022-5