Russia's military invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russian and Ukrainian troops continue to fight in various parts of Ukraine, and many citizens are evacuating abroad.
We will keep you updated on the movements on the 23rd (Japan time) regarding the situation in Ukraine, such as the situation of the battle and the diplomacy of the countries concerned.
(There is a time difference of 6 hours between Japan, Ukraine, and Moscow, Russia)
Agreed on safe navigation procedures from Ukraine to agricultural exports
Due to the stagnation of exports of Ukrainian wheat and other products, talks were held in Istanbul, Turkey, with Russia and Ukraine, as well as Turkey and the United Nations as intermediaries, to safely export agricultural products from ports in southern Ukraine. We agreed on the procedure for navigating the ship.
In Istanbul, after 5 pm on the 22nd and after 11 pm on the 22nd of Japan time, Russia's Defense Minister Shoig and Ukraine's Minister of Infrastructure Kubrakov signed agreements one after another, Turkey's President Erdogan and UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Documents have been exchanged via.
Exports from Ukraine, one of the world's leading exporters of wheat and corn, have stagnated, raising concerns about rising food prices and food shortages worldwide, and the agreement will be steadily implemented to stabilize food supply. The focus is on connecting.