Talks on a UN-brokered deal that would allow the safe Black Sea export of Ukrainian grain began on Wednesday in Istanbul, TRT Haber reported, citing Hulusi Akar, Turkish defense minister.
"The meeting of the deputy defense ministers of Türkiye, Russia, Ukraine and UN officials started today in Istanbul. We are continuing our negotiations to ensure that this business does not come to a halt and that stability is maintained," said Akar.