The State Department called for the extension and expansion of the grain deal

It is reported by RIA Novosti.

“We continue to urge Russia to agree to an extension and eventually expansion of the grain initiative,” Price said.

At the same time, he noted that the American authorities see no reason why consent to such a step cannot be obtained.

Earlier, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu discussed a grain deal and bilateral cooperation.

It was also reported that the Ukrainian side offered Turkey and the UN to start negotiations on a grain deal.

In addition, there was information that Turkey and Russia may soon discuss a grain deal at the level of leaders.