Turkey seeks new Black Sea grain deal with Russia and Ukraine

Turkey has prepared safety work for shipping in the Black Sea, is discussing it with Russia and Ukraine, Fidan stated.

Consensus

Turkey is in contact with both Russia and Ukraine regarding Black Sea shipping security.
The situation in the Black Sea is affecting global food supply and stability.
Turkey is working on a new agreement or similar arrangement to the previous grain deal.
There are concerns about rising global food prices due to halted grain exports.
Russia and Ukraine together supply a significant portion of global grain exports.
The previous grain deal, brokered in 2022 with UN involvement, has expired.

Turkey has prepared its own proposals for maritime security in the Black Sea and is discussing them with both sides. — vesti
Unmanned aerial vehicles were found and neutralized near Zonguldak, Turkey. — vesti
Russia blames Ukrainian drones for attacks on civilian ships, including Turkish vessels. — vesti
Ukraine's ambassador was summoned to Turkey's Foreign Ministry over attacks on two Turkish ships. — vesti
Over 100 million tons of grain from Russia and Ukraine are stranded due to blocked exports. — tg_echoonline_news
Russia's wheat exports are blocked due to record harvests and export restrictions, leaving 60 million tons of grain stuck in storage. — kommersant
Ukraine's pre-war exports accounted for 46% of global sunflower oil, 12% of corn, and 9% of wheat. — kommersant
Prices have already risen by 4–4.5%, with a potential increase over 10% if no solution is found within two months. — kommersant
Attacks on ships have nearly paralyzed grain exports, leading to massive spoilage of grain in silos. — tg_echoonline_news
Turkey is working on a new grain deal or similar agreement. — interfax
Turkey has prepared a plan for resuming grain shipments through the Black Sea. — tg_moscowtimes_ru
Turkey is maintaining continuous contact with Russia and Ukraine on Black Sea shipping security. — rimao