Turkish President: Extension of Black Sea Grain Agreement

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan announced that the agreement allowing the export of Ukrainian grain through Black Sea ports has been extended, which was set to expire today, Saturday; however, he did not disclose the duration of the extension. In a speech given in Çanakkale in the west of the country, Erdoğan stated, "The grain corridor agreement expires today. As a result of our discussions with both sides, an agreement was reached to extend this agreement." Russia had previously requested a 60-day extension, which is half the duration of the previous renewal, while Ukraine insisted on a 120-day renewal.