Ukraine Signs Grain Export Deal with Russia via Turkish Mediation

Ukraine and Russia reached a deal on July 22, 2022, to resume grain exports by sea, with Turkey acting as the mediator. The agreement allowed Ukrainian grain to be transported through the Black Sea ports, with Russia agreeing to monitor the shipments. The deal was announced by Turkish officials, who stated it would help ease the global food crisis. The agreement was signed in Istanbul, with representatives from Ukraine, Russia, and Turkey present. The deal was seen as a significant diplomatic achievement, though it did not address the broader conflict in Ukraine.