As the first cargo ship heads to Lebanon in the Middle East following the resumption of grain exports from Ukraine, the Turkish government said it plans to launch three new agricultural cargo ships from a port in southern Ukraine. As fighting continues in the south, the focus is on whether exports can be safely continued.
The first ship laden with corn is headed to Lebanon in the Middle East after Ukrainian freighters resumed grain exports after the blockade of the Black Sea by Russian forces.
Turkey's Defense Minister Akar also said that three cargo ships carrying agricultural products are planning to depart from a port in southern Ukraine on the 5th.
Regarding the arrival of cargo ships to Ukraine, it said, "Empty ships are also scheduled to go to Ukraine after inspection in Istanbul."
Until now, Russia had expressed reservations about the entry of cargo ships into Ukraine, citing the possibility that they could be used to transport weapons. It can be seen that the movement toward the export of
Under these circumstances, Turkish President Erdogan will visit Sochi in southern Russia on the 5th to meet with President Putin, and attention will be paid to what kind of opinions will be exchanged on future grain exports.
On the other hand, Russian forces continue to attack Donetsk and southeastern Zaporizhia provinces, and Ukrainian forces counterattack mainly in the southern part of the country.
As fighting continues in southern Ukraine, the focus is on whether grain exports can be safely continued.