Farahan Haq, deputy spokesman for the UN secretary-general, said consideration should be given to what progress can be made in implementing Russian demands under the grain deal.
“We should see what progress can be made on a number of issues,” Haq said, when asked if the UN could make progress on the issues raised by the Russian Federation by mid- may.
Moscow has decided to reduce the period of the next extension to 60 days, ie until May 18.
Earlier, Putin said that if the grain deal was not extended, the Russian Federation would provide free grain to Africa.
UN commented on Russian Federation’s demands on grain deal
