Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday discussed resuming the implementation of a deal that allows the export of grain from designated Black Sea ports.
In a phone conversation with Zelenskyy, Erdogan expressed his pleasure that the parties had resolved the grain shipments problem via cooperation, Türkiye's presidency said in a statement.
While saying it was of critical importance for the entire world that both Ukraine and Russia could sell their grain products, Erdogan emphasized the significance of the continuation of the grain shipment agreement, it added.
Russia on Wednesday announced its return to the implementation of the grain export deal via the Black Sea, saying Ukraine has promised not to use the humanitarian corridor for military attacks.