Russia's Putin says there will be no new grain deal until the West meets his demands
Russian President Vladimir Putin says that a landmark deal allowing Ukraine to export grain safely through the Black Sea amid the war won’t be restored until the West meets Moscow’s demands on its own agricultural exports. Ukraine and its Western allies have dismissed the Kremlin’s demands as a ploy to advance its own interests. Still, Putin’s remarks dashed hopes that his talks Monday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could revive the agreement. It is seen as vital for global food supplies, especially in Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Russia refused to extend the deal in ...
Source: wdio.com
