Turkey announced an agreement was reached, which would enable Ukraine to export grains via Black Sea routes. The deal is to be signed in Istanbul today by officials from Ukraine, Turkey, Russia and the UN.
Three main provisions in the agreement are already known. First, Russia must guarantee ceasefire during the shipments. Secondly, Ukraine must guide grain ships in and out through mined port waters.
Finally, Turkey, supported by the United Nations, is to inspect ships in order to dispel Russian fears of weapons smuggling. This is the first major agreement reached by Russia and Ukraine since the start of the invasion.
Radio Romania International
