Moscow says that sanctions are a barrier to its grain and fertiliser exports.
MOSCOW: Russia said today it was sticking to its conditions for a return to the Black Sea grain deal which it quit in July.
“Therefore Russia maintains its responsible, clear and consistent position, which has been repeatedly voiced by the president.” Since quitting the grain deal, Russia has repeatedly bombed Ukrainian ports and grain stores, prompting Kyiv and the West to accuse it of using food as a weapon. Russia says its grain and fertiliser exports, though not specifically sanctioned by the West, face barriers in practice because of sanctions affecting port access, insurance, logistics, and payments – including the removal of agricultural bank Rosselkhozbank from SWIFT.
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