Following the resumption of grain exports by cargo ships from Ukraine, the first ship to leave a southern port completed inspections of its cargo and headed for its final destination, Lebanon in the Middle East.
Another 16 cargo ships are on standby in southern Ukraine, and the focus is on whether exports can be safely continued as the Russian military continues to attack.
Following the resumption of grain exports by cargo ships from Ukraine, which had been stalled due to the blockade of the Black Sea by the Russian military, the first ship to leave southern Odesa with corn on the 1st of this month was a transit point in Turkey on the 3rd. Off the coast of Istanbul, the cargo was inspected for about 3 hours.
The ship will then head to its final destination, Lebanon, and is expected to arrive as early as this week, according to Turkish media.
Lebanon, which is facing a serious food shortage, welcomed it. , It relieved our anxiety and gave us hope. I hope it will lead to food stability."
On the other hand, Turkish President Erdogan, who is acting as an intermediary, is scheduled to visit Sochi in southern Russia on the 5th of this month to meet with President Putin, and the Russian president's office said that opinions will be exchanged on future grain exports. is.
Another 16 cargo ships are on standby at ports in southern Ukraine, and the focus is on whether exports can be safely continued as Russian military attacks continue.