Turkey has expressed continued interest in a proposal to open a “grain corridor” that would facilitate the continued export of grain from Ukraine to international markets via sea, which could provide Ukraine with additional income for its continuing war effort and ameliorate or prevent food shortages in the Middle East and Africa.
On June 8, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said the proposal for a maritime corridor for grain exports was “reasonable,” but would require further talks with Russia to ensure the safety of Ukrainian commercial vessels.
