Russia says it is resuming participation in Ukraine grain deal

Nov 02, 2022

The UN-brokered Black Sea Grain Initiative was signed during a ceremony in Istanbul in July. Under the deal, ships transporting grain from three Ukrainian...

Ukrainian Prez Zelenskyy calls revival of Black Sea Grain corridor significant

Nov 06, 2022

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that twenty-eight ships carrying various agricultural products left Ukrainian ports in the past week and the revival...

Discussed “unblocking” of Black Sea grain corridor with NATO Secretary General, says Zelenskyy

Jul 22, 2023

This phone call came on the heels of Russia calling off the crucial deal to ensure the safe passage of ships.

Pope Francis urges Russia to rejoin Black Sea Grain initiative

Jul 30, 2023

Pope Francis on Sunday urged Russia to rejoin the Black Sea Grain initiative to allow the export of Ukrainian grain to international markets.

Russia agrees to extend Ukraine grain deal for another two months: Turkish President

May 17, 2023

Russia has agreed to extend the Ukraine Black Sea grain deal for another two months.

Turkish President Erdogan holds talks with Russian counterpart Putin, discusses grain deal, Ukraine conflict

Mar 25, 2023

Erdogan thanked Putin for his "positive stance" regarding the extension of the Black Sea grain initiative.