KYIV. UkraineGate , 6 , June , 2022 | Political News .
The UN is trying to reach an agreement with Russia to allow Ukraine to resume grain exports across the Black Sea, but representatives of the administration of US President Joe Biden and US lawmakers are very skeptical that Russia is acting in good faith, according to Politico .
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“The main reason for their pessimism is recent comments by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Russian officials that they will ease the blockade of Ukrainian ports if the West lifts economic sanctions on Moscow instead,” the statement said.
The proposal “complicates” “fragile” talks, a UN spokesman told the publication shortly before a high-ranking UN humanitarian official concluded a two-day talks on a blockade in Moscow on Friday.
“One American official called Moscow’s proposal ‘extortion diplomacy’ and said the United States would not agree to an agreement that would relieve some economic pressure on the Kremlin,” the newspaper said.
Any agreement that would allow Ukraine to export grain before the spring wheat harvest will be a major breakthrough, and US officials and global business are closely monitoring Russia’s talks with the UN, as well as separate talks with Turkey on allowing safe passage for Ukrainian grain. also in the message.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is trying to reach an agreement that will ensure the safe export of Ukrainian food and Russian food and fertilizers to foreign markets.
Source: Ukrgate
