The Russian army seems to have started full-scale ground operations in Donetsk Oblast, eastern Ukraine, but the war situation seems to be stalled due to analysis that the troops are not advancing.
On the other hand, it seems that the talks between Russia and Ukraine with Turkey and the United Nations over the problem of stagnation of exports of wheat etc. from Ukrainian ports are coming to a close, and it will be watched whether it will lead to a breakthrough. ..
Is it a battle situation?
The Russian Defense Ministry has continued its attacks, including announcing on the 21st that it had killed more than 600 Ukrainian soldiers in an airstrike on the 16th of this month in Odessa Oblast, southern Ukraine.
Meanwhile, regarding the state of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine, which the Russian army is aiming to seize, the American think tank "War Research Institute" said on the 20th, "Russian army resumed active ground attacks after a short suspension of operations, but meaningful progress has been made. I analyzed that the war situation was stalled, saying "I can't see it."
Is the four-party talks on export stagnation such as wheat finalized?
Under these circumstances, Russia and Ukraine are continuing negotiations with Turkey and the United Nations as intermediaries over the problem that exports of wheat and other products are stagnant from the port of Ukraine facing the Black Sea due to the blockade by the Russian army.
Turkey's Foreign Minister António Guterres said on the 21st, "I hope we can get good news in the next few days," and President Karn said on Twitter, "Signing of grain exports important for global food security." The ceremony will be held in Istanbul on the 22nd, with the participation of UN Secretary-General António Guterres and delegations from Russia and Ukraine. "
A UN deputy spokesman also announced at a press conference that Secretary-General António Guterres would visit Istanbul, Turkey from the 21st, explaining that it was part of an intermediary effort.
On the other hand, regarding the agreement, he only states, "The situation is a little fluid, so we cannot say when and what kind of signature will be made at this stage."
"The talks are continuing in video format and the people involved are working constructively. We hope to reach an agreement in the near future," said Rudenko, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, on the 21st. It should be resolved, "he insists that the restrictions on the export of Russian agricultural products need to be lifted.
In the talks, it seems that there are still gaps in each claim, and it will be watched whether it will lead to a breakthrough in the midst of soaring food prices worldwide.