Serghei Lavrov is in Turkey to discuss the agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain
The Russian Foreign Minister Serghei Lavrov had a meeting with his Turkish counterpart, Mevlut Cavusoglu, in Ankara, and will also meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Serghei Lavrov arrived in Turkey on Thursday for discussions on the July 2022 agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, Agerpres reports.
NATO member Turkey is trying to persuade Russia and Ukraine to resume peace talks, hoping to capitalize on diplomatic efforts made last year. The Russian foreign minister, who last visited Turkey in June, is due to discuss the grain deal with Turkish officials, which the Russian foreign ministry said was extended "as a gesture of goodwill for another 60 days".
Turkey requested a 120-day extension, according to the original agreement. Ukraine is one of the largest grain producers in the world.
