The Russia–Ukraine grain deal that facilitates export of Ukrainian agricultural exports via Black Sea ports has been extended by 120 days, according to Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United Nations.
“I welcome the agreement by all parties to continue the Black Sea Grain Initiative to facilitate the safe navigation of export of grain, foodstuffs and fertilizers from Ukraine,” U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a statement on Twitter.
The U.N. has credited the arrangement for helping alleviate food shortages.
“The initiative demonstrates the importance of discreet diplomacy in finding multilateral solutions,” the U.N. chief added, thanking Turkey and its leadership for brokering talks between the warring sides….