The parties discussed the resumption of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, as well as the world food crisis.
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French President Emmanuel Macron. This was reported by the press service of the Kremlin.
It was noted that the parties discussed the resumption of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow, as well as the world food crisis.
“The President of the Russian Federation told Macron and Scholz that the tension in the food market will reduce the supply of agricultural products from the Russian Federation, but the sanctions need to be lifted. Putin said that the Russian Federation is ready to find ways to unimpeded grain exports, including exports from Black Sea ports, ”the message said.
In addition, heads of states discussed the resumption of negotiations between Kyiv and Moscow. Putin announced the “readiness of the Russian side to resume talks.”
According to the German government website, the conversation lasted about 80 minutes. Scholz and Macron called on the Russian president for an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of troops from Ukraine, as well as direct negotiations with the Ukrainian president and seek a diplomatic solution.
“President Putin has assured that he wants to allow grain exports from Ukraine, especially by sea. President Putin has promised that the opening of the mine belt laid to protect Ukraine’s ports to allow grain exports to the sea will not be used by Russia for offensive actions., “the statement said. in the message.
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Earlier, Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer said, after a telephone conversation with Russian President Putin, that Russian leader Vladimir Putin remains focused on his narratives about Ukraine.
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Source: korrespondent
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