Grain deal extended for another two months, says Turkish President Recep Erdogan
The grain deal due to expire on 18 May was extended for another 60 days, President of Türkiye Recep Erdogan announced today.
"Through the efforts of our country, the support of our russian friends and the support of our Ukrainian friends, it was agreed to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative for another 2 months," Erdogan wrote on Twitter.
According to him, the russians vowed not to prevent Turkish ships from leaving the ports of Mykolaiv and Olvia.
Erdogan thanked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for constructive cooperation and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for his efforts in this matter.
The extension of the grain deal was confirmed by Oleksandr Kubrakov, Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration of Ukraine - Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine.
"The grain deal has been unblocked and will continue to be in force until 18 July," Kubrakov wrote on Facebook.
Today, only one vessel left Ukraine's ports — DSM Capella. She will deliver 30,000 tons of corn to Türkiye.
