Putin Will Not Participate in Grain Corridor Negotiations with Turkey, Peskov

Russian President Vladimir Putin does not plan to participate in negotiations with a Turkish delegation regarding the establishment of a safe corridor for the export of Ukrainian grain, which will take place in Moscow. This was announced on Tuesday, June 21, by Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian president.

The official representative of the Kremlin clarified that the negotiations concerning the 'grain corridor' are being conducted by the Russian Ministry of Defense.

‘No. It is being handled through the Ministry of Defense,’ Peskov's response to a relevant question was quoted.

Earlier, it was reported that Russia and Turkey intend to ensure the departure of grain ships from the port of Odessa.