Russia, Ukraine extend grain deal to aid world's poor

But neither Mr Erdogan nor the UN clarified how long it would last.

BlackSeaGrainInitiative agreement is extended for 120 days.

This was announced by Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration – Minister for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development Oleksandr Kubrakov on Facebook, Ukrinform reports.

A corresponding Memorandum of Understanding between Russia and the United Nations has made inroads in easing concerns of anxious banks, insurers, shippers and other private-sector actors about doing business with Russia.