Grain deal will not work without lifting of sanctions on ships — Kremlin
One more condition is lifting of "restrictions of agricultural machinery supplies and other goods used in food and fertilizer production," the Kremlin noted
MOSCOW, March 25. /TASS/. Russia will not resume the grain deal in the Black Sea without lifting of sanctions on its ships and supplies of agricultural machinery, the Kremlin said in the official statement after talks between expert groups of Moscow and Washington in Riyadh.
Lifting of "restrictions on port servicing of ships and sanctions on ships under the Russian flag, engaged in food (including fish) and fertilizer trade" is indicated among conditions for resumption of agreements.
One more condition is lifting of "restrictions of agricultural machinery supplies and other goods used in food (including fish products) and fertilizer production," the Kremlin noted.
Washington will facilitate restoration of the access of Russian agricultural products and fertilizers to the international market, the statement indicates.
"The United States will facilitate restoration of the access of Russian exports of agricultural products and fertilizers to the global market, reduction of the insurance cost of maritime transportation, and the expansion of access to ports and payment systems for such transactions," the Kremlin said.