[UPDATE] Russia, Turkey Discussing Next Steps After Termination of ‘Grain Deal’, Asserts Russian MFA

Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation suggested that the presidents of Russia and Turkey will discuss the transit of ships in the Black Sea.

Russia and Turkey are in talks about what to do next now that the grain deal is terminated, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin told a briefing on Friday.

“We have very close interactions with Turkey, traditional interactions. We are also in contact with them now and are exchanging [proposals] about what to do in the current situation,” he said, answering a question about the possibility of signing a new grain deal.

This is a developing story that HO1 will continue to monitor.
Check back for updates.

[UPDATE] Russia to return to grain deal if its requirements are met, says mission to UN