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Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia was considering pulling out of the Black Sea grain deal, saying Moscow had been "deceived" in implementing parts of the deal that concerned its own exports.
In a televised meeting with pro-Kremlin war correspondents, Putin said the deal was aimed at helping "friendly" countries in Africa and Latin America, but that Europe is the biggest importer of Ukrainian grain and this is providing an important source of foreign currency for Kiev.
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Putin said he would discuss the future of the grain deal with some African leaders who are expected to visit Russia, adding that Moscow is ready to provide free grain to the world's poorest countries.
The agreement was negotiated in July last year by the United Nations and Turkey and allows for the safe export of grain from several Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea.
The West has not imposed sanctions on Russian grain and other food exports, but shipments have been hampered by other restrictions in insurance and other areas.
Source: Notícias Agrícolas
