The Russian government plans to allow ships carrying grain supplies to leave the port of Odessa in Ukraine, easing a blockade that has triggered fears of widespread shortages and hunger, the Turkish Daily Sabah has cited a reported as saying.
The Russian leadership has agreed with Kyiv and Ankara on a scheme to release grain shipments from Odessa, which has been subject to a blockade, the pro-government Izvestia reported, citing government circles.
"In the territorial waters of the neighboring country, Turkish military forces will take over the demining and they will also escort the ships as far as neutral waters," Monday's report said.
Russian warships would then escort the vessels carrying grain to the Bosporus.
The step comes as food prices soar after Moscow's war on Ukraine led to massive turbulence on world markets. Ukraine is one of the world’s largest grain exporters, and the collapse in its deliveries following the conflict has hit African countries hard.
KI/PR
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