Cavusoglu-Lavrov meeting ends

Lavrov has said he hopes a reconciliation will be reached for the Ukrainian grain export situation. “To solve the problem, the only thing needed is for Ukrainians to let ships leave their ports, whether by harming them or enabling safe corridors, nothing more is required” is expressed, Reuters reports.

Lavrov has also added that peace talks must be reopened before any possible meeting takes place between the presidents Putin and Zelesnky. The Russian diplomat further said the <x0 special military operation” is going according to plan.

On the other hand, Cavusoglu has said that a United Nations plan to resume Ukrainian grain exports is reasonable and requires more talks with all parties to ensure that ships will be safe. He also said that the fruitful meeting, including a willingness to return to negotiations between Moscow and Kiev for a possible ceasefire.

Turkey had welcomed meetings between Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the beginning of the war.