Ankara has prepared a plan for the safe export of grain through the Black Sea and is in contact with both Moscow and Kiev, according to Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan.
On August 31, Fidan stated that Turkey has developed a plan and is engaged in discussions with Russia and Ukraine regarding it. “We have prepared a plan and are in contact with both sides about this plan,” he said.
The minister emphasized Ankara’s readiness to help restart the grain deal that previously operated under United Nations mediation. He added that Turkey is working to establish mechanisms ensuring safe navigation in the region. Fidan also noted that if conditions arise, Turkey aims to reach an agreement similar to past agreements on the Black Sea grain corridor.
Separately, for the first time, Turkish business has accused Ukraine of attacks involving unmanned vessels. An unmanned boat was discovered off the coast of Samsun, Turkey, on August 30, after a local fisherman reported it. Law enforcement and rescue teams responded to the incident. On the same day, an unmanned aerial vehicle was detected in the Black Sea near Zonguldak by fishermen who immediately notified authorities. The drone was located in water areas near Alapla port.
