Erdogan says Black Sea grain deal extended for two months


  • World
  • Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the AK Party headquarters in Ankara, Turkey May 15, 2023. REUTERS/Umit Bektas

ANKARA/UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The Ukraine Black Sea grain deal has been extended for two more month, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday, one day before Russia could have quit the pact over obstacles to its grain and fertiliser exports.

The flow of ships through the corridor had been grinding to a halt during the last few days with the deal apparently set to expire on Thursday.

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