The solution of three of the five main problems in the framework of the grain deal is blocked by Western countries. The Russian Foreign Ministry stressed that at the talks between the Russian delegation and the Secretary General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Rebeca Greenspan, issues related to the solution of five problems were discussed.

These included the reconnection of Rosselkhozbank to the SWIFT system, the resumption of supplies of spare parts and equipment, transport logistics and insurance.