Zelensky: "Agreement with UN Secretary-General on Grain Export Soon"

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky gave a public address through social media after visiting frontline troops in Bakhmut, Donetsk Oblast, on the 5th (local time).

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the 13th (local time) that he would "soon reach an agreement on the details" with the UN Secretary-General regarding negotiations on grain exports through the Black Sea route. In a nationwide video address that day, President Zelensky stated, "The Ukrainian delegation has reported some progress in the negotiations."

On the same day, Ukraine held a four-party negotiation in Istanbul, T?rkiye, attended by delegations from Russia, T?rkiye, and the UN, agreeing on the establishment of a coordination center to ensure the safety of the Black Sea route and on the principle of joint control over grain export and import ports. These delegations will resume negotiations next week to review the details and push for the signing of a final agreement.

President Zelensky said, "We are making truly important efforts to restore food supply to the global market," and expressed gratitude for the efforts of the UN and T?rkiye. He emphasized, "This is not an exaggeration; the success of these efforts is necessary not only for our country but for the entire world." He also expressed hope, saying, "If we can eliminate Russia's threat to navigation in the Black Sea, we can alleviate the severity of the global food crisis."

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