Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Monday discussed the steps needed to end the crisis arising from the Russia-Ukraine war with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
In a phone call with the UN chief, the Turkish president said that the joint efforts continue to export Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea to prevent a possible global food crisis.
Tons of Ukrainian grains remain shut-in due to the military conflict, causing global shortages and price hikes. Russia, which is accused of using food as a weapon, says Western sanctions are to blame for the food shortages.
Erdoğan said he continues to urge his counterparts to revive peace negotiations and end the war, which began in February, through diplomacy.
