Smoke rises from filed in Ukraine’s Dnipropetrovsk region on July 4, 2022, due to battle between Russian and Ukrainian troops
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Notably, the first round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials over the issue was held in Istanbul on Wednesday. Turkish military officials and UN envoys also participated in the talks to find a solution for shipping out millions of tons of grains stored in silos in Ukraine.
The impasse over grain exports led to an increase in food prices due to which millions across the world are facing hunger. As per Turkey, its 20 merchant ships are present in the region which could be used to send grains to world markets, reported AFP.
Notably, talks were held at the time when there were growing suspicions that Russia is trying to export grain it has stolen from Ukrainian farmers from the areas under its control since February 24. Turkey is using its good relations with Moscow and Kyiv to broker a deal for the safe shipment of grains from the war-torn country.
