US State Department says it would welcome Russia-Ukraine agreement on grain

The US supports signing an agreement between Russia and Ukraine on the settlement of the grain issue, which is expected to take place in Istanbul on Friday, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said.

Report informs, citing foreign media, that Price said Washington would welcome such a deal.

He praised the steps taken by UN Secretary-General and Turkish allies in this direction.

Price stressed the need to monitor the implementation of this agreement by the parties, including Russia.

The Turkish Anadolu agency reported that an agreement on grain is expected to be signed following the meeting of the delegations of Turkiye, Russia, Ukraine, and the UN, which is taking place in Istanbul today.