Following Russia's recent threat to withdraw from the agreement on grain exports from Ukraine, the Secretary-General of the United Nations sent a letter to Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia.
"Guterres sends letter to Putin on Ukraine grain exports."
25 Apr 2023 - 15:33
Following Russia's recent threat to withdraw from the agreement on grain exports from Ukraine, the Secretary-General of the United Nations sent a letter to Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia.
According to Afghan News, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres handed over a letter to Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday (April 4) after a meeting in New York.
The Secretary General of the United Nations is trying to find a way to extend and expand the grain export agreement in the Black Sea.
Russia has threatened to stop the initiative due to unfulfilled demands in the grain export agreement. The agreement, which has become a "headache" for Guterres, expires in a few weeks and could undermine global food security.
The extension of this agreement guarantees the export of grain from Ukraine and some goods from Russia, which has a significant impact on global food security.
Last year, with the mediation of the United Nations, Turkey, and the intervention of Antonio Guterres, an agreement was reached, which led to the resumption of grain exports from Ukraine and some goods from Russia.
This contract ends in the middle of next month.
However, Moscow has threatened to end the UN initiative, saying that Russia's demands for exports from the country have not been met.
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