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Turkey Proposes New Black Sea Grain Deal Talks

9/1/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Turkey's foreign minister Hakan Fidan announced a plan to secure safe grain passage through the Black Sea.
The plan calls for talks with both Russia and Ukraine to negotiate a new agreement.
The deal would resemble the July 2022 Black Sea Grain Initiative that exported nearly 33 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain.
Russia withdrew from the 2022 initiative in 2023, citing obstacles to its food and fertilizer exports.

History

Historical Context

After Russia’s February 2022 invasion halted Ukrainian grain shipments, Turkey, the UN, Russia and Ukraine signed the Black Sea Grain Initiative on 22 July 2022, creating a corridor that moved nearly 33 million tonnes via Ukrainian ports. The deal lapsed on 17 July 2023 when Russia withdrew, prompting Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan to seek fresh talks with Moscow and Kyiv to restore the route.

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Story summary

Turkey's foreign minister Hakan Fidan announced a plan to secure safe grain passage through the Black Sea.
The plan calls for talks with both Russia and Ukraine to negotiate a new agreement.
The deal would resemble the July 2022 Black Sea Grain Initiative that exported nearly 33 million metric tons of Ukrainian grain.
Russia withdrew from the 2022 initiative in 2023, citing obstacles to its food and fertilizer exports.

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