Erdogan Pushes for Russia's Return to Black Sea Grain Deal

Russia withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal in July, complaining obstacles to its exports.
Turkey's Erdogan says excluding Russia from talks to revive the deal will not work.
Russia, Ukraine, Turkey will continue discussions on the grain deal.
Erdogan held talks with Japan's PM on efforts to revive the deal.
Any deal that isolates Russia may not be sustainable, Erdogan said after G20 summit.

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7/27/2023

Putin offers African countries 'free grain' in bid to shore up global support

Main Topic: Russian President Vladimir Putin promises African leaders tens of thousands of tons of free grain. Key Points: 1. Putin announced the provision of 25,000-50,000 tons of free grain to six African countries. 2. Russia faced international criticism for endangering the world's food supply by bombing Ukrainian ports and reneging on an export deal. 3. The decision to quit the Black Sea Grain Initiative has impacted Ukrainian exports and worsened the global food crisis.

9/7/2023

Erdogan Pushes for Russia's Return to Black Sea Grain Deal

Russia withdrew from the Black Sea grain deal in July, complaining obstacles to its exports.
Turkey's Erdogan says excluding Russia from talks to revive the deal will not work.
Russia, Ukraine, Turkey will continue discussions on the grain deal.
Erdogan held talks with Japan's PM on efforts to revive the deal.
Any deal that isolates Russia may not be sustainable, Erdogan said after G20 summit.

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

7/27/2023

Putin offers African countries 'free grain' in bid to shore up global support

9/7/2023