Russia has returned to the grain corridor agreement, which it suspended indefinitely with the decision it took yesterday. After the decision announced by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to the world, a statement came from Russia and ‘We received written assurance from Kiev’ it was said. Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın explained the details of the process in a program he attended on CNN International.
“THE LAST 3-4 DAYS…”
Presidential Spokesperson İbrahim Kalın made statements regarding the Grain Corridor Agreement signed in Istanbul between Russia and Ukraine in a program he participated in on CNN International.
Stating that the grain agreement was suspended again after the attack on one of the ships in the Sevastopol region on October 29, Kalın stated that they were contacted after objections, protests and a letter written.
Kalin underlined that the grain issue is a separate situation from the war, “We have made a lot of diplomatic efforts in the last 3-4 days. Our Minister of Defense, Foreign Minister and President met with Putin yesterday.” used the phrase.
Stating that they also met with the Ukrainian side in this process, Kalın emphasized that the demands and expectations of the Russian side were conveyed to Ukraine and that Ukraine displayed a constructive attitude.
“AFTER THE MEETING, RUSSIA IS BACK”
“Russia returned to the agreement after meeting with Putin and President Erdogan, and now everything is settled,” Kalin said. said.
Stating that he is very pleased with Russia’s return to the process, Kalın stated that he hoped that both sides would abide by the Istanbul agreement signed about 3 months ago.
Kalin underlined that there will be no military activity in and around the Mediterranean Corridor, which was opened for grain exports, and that this was mentioned from the very beginning of the agreement, adding: “We think that Russia also demanded and achieved this.” said.
Noting that President Erdogan had a recent meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, Kalın said that Zelenskiy also confirmed his commitment to the agreement.
- Putin takes a political stance on the amount of grain
Stating that Putin made a political point about the amount of grain going to poorer or less developed countries, Kalın said: “If the idea is to deliver grain exports, fertilizers and other grain products to those in need in Africa and elsewhere, why do European countries consume almost half of Ukrainian grain? takes more?” used the phrases.
Kalin said that this is a political point and that Ukraine can sell its grain to any country it wants, but emphasized that when the international grain market comes to an end and the activities stop, grain prices have increased as in the last 4 days.
“NOT AN OFFICIAL EMBARGO”
Pointing out that the grain prices were on the decline until the 4 days in question, Kalın said that this situation shows how sensitive the grain issue is.
Kalin noted that Russia faced some problems, there was no official embargo, but logistics companies and insurance companies were afraid of a second sanction.
“There is a situation like avoiding doing business with the Russians. We, as the international community, must do something, as we say to our European friends and colleagues in the United States,” Kalin said. made its assessment.
Stating that the grain agreement should be maintained and some assurances should be provided for Russian grain and fertilizer, Kalın underlined that this does not mean approving Russia’s war plan.
“I think that some assurances should be given to companies and others, so that not only Ukraine’s but also Russia’s exports can be moved to where the international markets are,” Kalin said. said.
“NO BOTH SIDES LOOK LIKE TO GET VICTORY ON THE FIELD”
“Our president has been meeting with Putin regularly since last year and advises both sides that tensions should be reduced as much as possible.” Kalin said that there is no progress in the military field at the moment and that neither side seems to be able to achieve a victory on the battlefield.
Kalin stated that the need to return to the negotiating table will be communicated to both sides, adding that it is possible that many lives and soils will be lost during this period.
Stating that Turkey brought this issue to the agenda on the Ukrainian and Russian sides, Kalın noted that during the meetings with Putin, Russia had no intention of using nuclear power, and Zelenskiy denied the allegations that “Ukraine is also preparing to use dirty bombs and chemical weapons”.
Source: AA