The Black Sea Grain Initiative was extended to July 18, 2023. The agreement does not include fulfillment of Russia's demands regarding an ammonia pipeline or sanctions relief for Russian banks.
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The agreement itself does not include the fulfilment of any of Russia's needs. The agreement only provides for the functioning of the grain corridor from the Ukrainian ports to the international markets.
Russia is trying to impose issues connected with the ammonia pipeline and lifting the sanctions against banks and organisations that trade grain and fertilisers.
The grain agreement was unblocked and would be extended to 18 July.
The Black Sea Grain Initiative was renewed for 60 days without any multilateral agreement regarding Russia's demand to open up an ammonia pipeline that flows into the port of Odesa.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the 60-day extension of the grain deal, stating it is good news for the whole world.
The grain deal has been extended until July 18, 2023, though issues regarding Russian exports remain unresolved.
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