The Ukrainian grain export deal may end due to the Russian president’s mental problems, according to the Ukrainian government.
Extending the grain export deal through the Black Sea is questionable, as Russian President Vladimir Putin is “mentally unstable.” This was said by the Minister of Agrarian Policy of Ukraine, Mykola Solsky, speaking at the Future of Food and Farming in Paris, reports Politico.
In particular, Solsky said it was “difficult to discuss” the chances of extending the deal, which expires in November.
“You can always discuss these possibilities with a mentally healthy person. In this situation, everything is not like that,” said Solsky.
Despite agreeing to the deal in July, Putin has criticized it in recent weeks, arguing that most grain exports go to rich European countries rather than weaker countries that need them most. Such statements cast doubt that the deal would work.
“It’s very difficult to plan anything,” Solsky said. He added that Ukraine is working with the UN and Turkey to extend the agreement, which is important for the Ukrainian economy and food-insecure countries, especially in Africa.
Recall that the previous President of Russia Vladimir Putin said that Ukrainian grain was not given to the poorest countries, as planned. He accused Ukraine of violating the deal and announced the need to change its terms.
The President’s Office denied Putin’s allegations, explaining them as a new attempt to blackmail the West into easing sanctions. And the EU accused Putin of lying.
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