Matvienko: the extension of the grain deal should be used to remove obstacles

"We should use these 60 days to remove all obstacles, all obstacles, not to declare that there are no problems, but in fact to solve them," Matvienko said.

According to her, Moscow insists on the implementation of the deal in full.

She noted that Russia will cooperate with the UN so that the organization fulfills its guarantees.

Earlier it was reported that the head of the Turkish Defense Ministry Hulusi Akar is negotiating with the Russian and Ukrainian sides on the extension of the grain deal for 120 days instead of 60.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Vershinin said that Russia decided to extend the grain deal only for 60 days due to the lack of progress on the supply of Russian food and fertilizers.