UKRAINE is doubting that talks to unblock crop exports from the Black Sea ports will happen soon, as fears of a global hunger crisis intensify, reports Bloomberg.
Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba declared several logistical details need to be worked out in talks from Turkey and the United Nations between ukraine and Russia.
The comments contrast with those of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
'We are just about a few steps from the deal, but these steps are the most difficult,' said Mr Kuleba.
'I don't want to join the chorus of those who say the agreement will take place next week.'
The blockade of Ukraine's agriculture exports has raised fears over escalating global hunger.
Mr Kuleba stated talks are centred on thrashing out delivery itineraries and mechanisms to secure cargo vessels.
Negotiators haven't reached an agreement on securing Odesa, Ukraine's largest seaport, from Russian attack.
'We need firm guarantees. Those are the ones that are being worked out,' said Mr Kuleba.
Still, Mr Kuleba expressed scepticism that Moscow is willing to reach an agreement.
'They don't want to take off this stranglehold from our economy, that's why they are delaying this,' said Mr Kuleba.
Mr Kuleba reinforced Kiev's plea for more heavy weaponry from the US and EU allies, stating troops defending Donbas needed artillery and multiple-launch rocket systems in the coming months.
'If Russia keeps on dominating, it means just one thing - we need more weapons,' said Mr Kuleba.
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Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba declared several logistical details need to be worked out in talks from Turkey and the United Nations between ukraine and Russia.
The comments contrast with those of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
'We are just about a few steps from the deal, but these steps are the most difficult,' said Mr Kuleba.
'I don't want to join the chorus of those who say the agreement will take place next week.'
The blockade of Ukraine's agriculture exports has raised fears over escalating global hunger.
Mr Kuleba stated talks are centred on thrashing out delivery itineraries and mechanisms to secure cargo vessels.
Negotiators haven't reached an agreement on securing Odesa, Ukraine's largest seaport, from Russian attack.
'We need firm guarantees. Those are the ones that are being worked out,' said Mr Kuleba.
Still, Mr Kuleba expressed scepticism that Moscow is willing to reach an agreement.
'They don't want to take off this stranglehold from our economy, that's why they are delaying this,' said Mr Kuleba.
Mr Kuleba reinforced Kiev's plea for more heavy weaponry from the US and EU allies, stating troops defending Donbas needed artillery and multiple-launch rocket systems in the coming months.
'If Russia keeps on dominating, it means just one thing - we need more weapons,' said Mr Kuleba.
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