"U.S. Seeks Turkey's Help in Reining in Russia's Black Sea Grain Deal as Russian State TV Contemplates NATO Attacks"

The U.S. is relying on Turkey to persuade Russia to rejoin the Black Sea grain deal that Moscow recently abandoned, causing disruptions in global wheat markets and escalating tensions in the region. Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized Turkey's leadership role in salvaging the agreement and ensuring food security. Russia's withdrawal from the deal, coupled with its airstrikes on the Ukrainian port city of Odesa, has damaged grain silos and port infrastructure, hindering commercial shipping. The U.S. is exploring alternative export routes and evaluating options to support Ukraine's agricultural economy, but doubts its ability to compensate for the lost volume.