Turkey

Turkey is ready to mediate the evacuation from Ukraine of more than 40 foreign ships blocked by the Russian Federation
Turkey agrees to become a mediator in the evacuation from Ukraine, in addition to 6 Turkish, 38 other ships blocked by Russia since the beginning of the full-scale war.

Turkey doubled Rosneft imports
In the first half of May, Turkey doubled its imports of Russian Urals oil compared to the same period in April.

Turkey has made progress regarding the release of vessels blocked by the Russian Federation in Ukraine
Turkey has made progress in negotiations with the Russian Federation regarding the release of Turkish cargo ships blocked in Ukrainian ports since the beginning of the full-scale war.

The “Grain Agreement” was not extended
Negotiations on the continuation of the “Grain Initiative” will continue.

The “Grain Agreement” can be extended for at least two months – the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkey
The agreement on the operation of the “grain corridor” in the Black Sea can be extended for at least another two months.

Media: Turkey announced the resumption of the Grain Initiative
The Joint Coordination Center (JCC) reports on the export of more than 29 million tons of agricultural products within the framework of the Grain Agreement.

Turkey plans to ban wheat imports
The Ministry of Economy of Turkey is negotiating a ban on the import of wheat.

Turkey does not exclude the termination of the “Grain Agreement” after May 18
The press secretary of the President of Turkey said that the work of the Black Sea Initiative may stop on May 18.

Zelenskyy: the President of Turkey and the UN Secretary General should talk about the Grain Agreement with russian federation
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that he does not see russia’s interest in extending the Grain Agreement.

Turkey let go a ship with stolen Ukrainian grain
The Turkish authorities released a bulk carrier with stolen Ukrainian grain despite calls from Ukraine to arrest the vessel.