Russia Demands Fulfillment of Commitments for Grain Deal Reactivation

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia will reactivate the agreement on the export of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea when the West fulfills its commitments. Lavrov accused the West of interfering with Russia's agricultural product and fertilizer exports, which led to Russia withdrawing from the agreement in July. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized the importance of resuming the agreement during his visit to Moscow, but Lavrov insisted on concrete guarantees before Russia returns to the deal. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has proposed concrete measures to relaunch the agreement, but Lavrov expressed skepticism, stating that there are currently only promises and no guarantees.