The Russian government confirmed that it will seek to triple its grain purchases for the state reserve fund to over three times, reaching 10 million tons, following a decline in global sunflower oil prices by more than 20% in recent days. The economic newspaper Vedomosti reported on Friday that Russia may recommend a temporary halt to wheat and sunflower oil exports. Additionally, the Ministry of Agriculture will meet with industry representatives this week to discuss the idea of imposing temporary export restrictions.