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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Joanna Partridge

Russia and Turkey raise hopes of grain export corridor from Ukraine

Wheat harvesting in Egypt. The world’s largest importer of grain has been forced by the war in Ukraine to rely on local harvests.
Wheat harvesting in Egypt. The world’s largest importer of grain has been forced by the war in Ukraine to rely on local harvests. Photograph: Khaled Elfiqi/EPA

The Kremlin has claimed shipments of grain will restart in the coming days from the Russian-occupied Ukrainian port of Berdiansk after work to de-mine the area, as its foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov, held talks with his Turkish counterpart.

However, the Turkish foreign affairs minister struck a more considered note, saying more talks between Moscow and Kyiv would be required to ensure the safety of any vessels carrying exports.

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