Zelenskyy says Ukraine and Türkiye have agreed to work on Black Sea grain corridor

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he and his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdoğan have agreed to work to restore the grain corridor and ensure maritime security in the Black Sea.

Source: Zelenskyy at a press conference in Istanbul, as reported by European Pravda

Details: Zelenskyy stressed that Russia has been worsening the security situation in the Black Sea with its aggression since 2014. The president noted that Türkiye supports Ukraine's efforts to restore maritime security in the region.

Quote: "Türkiye consistently supports our sovereignty, our territorial integrity, and our steps that can protect safe shipping in the Black Sea and bring normal life back to the region."

Details: Zelenskyy added that he and Erdoğan had discussed "some ideas and proposals that can help".

Quote: "The president [Erdoğan] and I have agreed to work on the Black Sea grain corridor so that the corridor exists and is effective."

Background:

• The Ukrainian president reported that the talks with the Turkish leader would focus on bilateral partnership and diplomatic prospects for ending the Russia-Ukraine war. Zelenskyy also said they would discuss maritime security in the Black Sea.
• In early October, Erdoğan held a telephone conversation with Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin, during which they discussed Black Sea security, among other topics.
• The Turkish president previously said Ankara was stepping up its diplomatic efforts to resume grain exports via the Black Sea and had received a positive signal from Ukraine on the matter.

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