The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that Russia is resuming its participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative, stating it received written guarantees from Ukraine. Subsequently, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan confirmed that shipments would resume on November 2, noting that Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu had informed his Turkish counterpart of the restart.
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The Russian Ministry of Defence announced the resumption of the Black Sea Grain Initiative based on received guarantees.
Turkish President Erdoğan stated shipments would resume on November 2, following a call from Russian Defence Minister Shoigu.
Russian participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative is to resume on Nov. 2, confirmed by Defense Minister Shoigu to Turkish officials.
Erdogan stated that Russian Defence Minister Shoigu said grain transports would continue as agreed at 12 p.m. on Nov. 2 after a call with Putin.
UN permanent representative Amir Abdullah welcomed Moscow’s return to participation in the 'grain initiative' and thanked Turkey for its assistance.
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