Turkey says it has Black Sea grain plan and is in contact with Russia, Ukraine
Turkey is working on a new plan to restart grain exports from the Black Sea, with talks underway with Russia and Ukraine. The goal is to establish a new grain corridor to ensure global food supplies. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has disrupted grain exports, causing concerns about food security.
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- ✓ Turkey is in contact with Russia and Ukraine to propose a new Black Sea grain plan.
- ✓ The new plan aims to establish a grain corridor to ensure global food supplies.
- ✓ Russia's attacks on Ukrainian ports and infrastructure have disrupted grain exports.
- ✓ Wheat supply has not been affected by Black Sea disruptions, according to Ulusoy Un.
What changed
Turkey has intensified its diplomatic efforts to launch a new grain corridor in the Black Sea.
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Turkey proposes new Black Sea grain plan
Turkey is working on a new plan to restart grain exports from the Black Sea, with talks underway with Russia and Ukraine. The goal is to establish a new grain corridor to ensure global food supplies. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has disrupted grain exports, causing concerns about food security.
Why it matters
The Black Sea grain deal, which was brokered by Turkey in 2022, has stalled due to Russia's withdrawal. The deal allowed for safe passage of grain exports from Ukraine, but Russia's attacks on Ukrainian ports and infrastructure have made it difficult to maintain. The new plan aims to find a solution to this crisis.
What is confirmed
- Turkey is in contact with Russia and Ukraine to propose a new Black Sea grain plan.
- The new plan aims to establish a grain corridor to ensure global food supplies.
- Russia's attacks on Ukrainian ports and infrastructure have disrupted grain exports.
- Wheat supply has not been affected by Black Sea disruptions, according to Ulusoy Un.
Still unconfirmed
- Attacks on ships in the Black Sea may lead to a 12% hike in grain prices.
What to watch next
- Russia's response to Turkey's new grain plan
- Progress on establishing a new grain corridor
- Impact on global food supplies and prices
confidence 85%Sources used for this update (12)
- Reuters — Turkey says it has Black Sea grain plan and is in contact with Russia, Ukraine
- Yahoo — Turkey pushes for a new grain deal between Russia and Ukraine
- TipRanks — Ulusoy Un Says Wheat Supply Unaffected by Black Sea Disruptions
- Межа. Новини України. — Turkey Intensifies Black Sea Shipping Talks as Russian Attacks Threaten Global Food Supplies
- ua.news — Turkey is exploring options for launching a new grain corridor in the Black Sea
- ubn.news — Turkey Steps Up Grain Diplomacy as Black Sea Exports From Ukraine and Russia Grind to a Halt.
- euractiv.com — HARVEST: A new Black Sea grain plan?
- Bernama — Attacks On Ships In Black Sea May Lead To 12pct Hike In Grain Prices - Reports
- Investing.com Nigeria — CBOT wheat futures fall after Turkey proposes Black Sea grain plan
- uatv.ua — Bread for Fuel: Russia Turns Black Sea Security Into a Bargaining Chip - Freedom
- The New Voice of Ukraine — Russia says strike moratoriums would delay end of war against Ukraine
- www.turkiyetoday.com — Russia's deputy FM says no grounds to return Black Sea grain initiative
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