US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken urged Russia to meet its grain production obligations, including by facilitating the unimpeded export of agricultural products from the Black Sea ports.

In a statement, Blinken called on Russia to “stop the attacks that are devastating agricultural land in Ukraine and destroying agricultural infrastructure,” noting that “as long as Russia continues its military operation, the Ukrainian people and the most vulnerable people in the world will continue to suffer from its consequences.

He emphasized that “the continuation of the implementation of the July 22 agreement with the assistance of the UN is necessary to improve food security around the world,” given that “the departure of the Razoni ship, which transported Ukrainian grain to the safety of the Black Sea for the first time since February 26, is the first step.” .

Blinken said: “The move offers hope to deliver millions of tons of grain stranded in Ukraine’s ports to those facing food insecurity around the world,” praising “the United Nations and Turkey for brokering the diplomacy that led to the ship’s departure.”

On July 22, in the Turkish city of Istanbul, a signing ceremony was held between Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and the UN, between Turkey, Russia, Ukraine and the UN, in the Turkish city of Istanbul, a scientist.

Russia and the UN also signed a memorandum of cooperation on the supply of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers to world markets through the Black Sea.