In July 2023, Russia suspended its participation in the deal. Moscow…
In July 2023, Russia suspended its participation in the deal. Moscow did not receive any appeals to resume the Black Sea Grain Initiative, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated at a press conference following a ministerial meeting between Russia and ASEAN.
Consensus
- Russia has not received any proposals to renew the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
- Sergey Lavrov stated that no offers were made regarding reviving the initiative.
- The Black Sea Grain Initiative was originally signed in Istanbul on July 22, 2022.
- The agreement included provisions for safe grain export from Ukrainian ports and removal of barriers to Russian agricultural exports and fertilizers.
- Russia suspended its participation in the initiative after July 17, 2023.
- Russia cited non-fulfillment of obligations related to Russian agricultural exports as the reason for suspending the agreement.
Points of divergence
- Lavrov said the UN played a 'not very reputable' role in the initiative and that it was implemented unilaterally in Ukraine’s interest. — kommersant
- Secretary of Russia's Security Council Sergei Shoigu accused UN Secretary-General António Guterres of undermining the Black Sea Grain Initiative due to failure to meet obligations, despite being the sole third party on negotiations. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Lavrov: There were no proposals to resume the Black Sea initiative — Коммерсантъ
- Lavrov: Russia has not received proposals to resume the grain initiative — Вести
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