Russia said it would renew its participation in an agreement allowing Ukraine to export grain via the Black Sea just four days after suspending its role in the deal. | Reuters
The ministry said that thanks to the involvement of the United Nations and Turkey, it had been possible to obtain written guarantees from Ukraine that it would not use the humanitarian corridor and Ukrainian ports to conduct military operations against Russia.
The statement represented an about-turn by Moscow, which had previously said it would be risky and unacceptable for ships to continue sailing through the humanitarian corridor set up under a Turkish- and U.N.-brokered deal in July. Despite the Russian move, ships had continued to export Ukrainian grain, and a record volume moved on Monday.
Russian political analyst Tatiana Stanovaya said Wednesday’s announcement represented an acknowledgement by Putin that he could not block the shipments.“It was necessary to retreat and put on a good face when faced with a bad game. That is, Putin, no matter how preoccupied he is with Ukraine, his historical mission and faith that he’s right, remains a moderately rational politician who knows how to retreat if necessary.
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