By KYIV. Oct 31 (Interfax-Ukraine) – The Joint Coordinating Center in Istanbul (JCC) is in contact with the Russian authorities concerning the announcement of withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and called on the parties to refrain from actions that threaten the implementation of agreements.
"We have seen reports from Russia about the suspension of their participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative after the attack on the Russian Black Sea Fleet. We are in touch with the Russian authorities on this issue," the center said in response to a request from Interfax-Ukraine.
"It is imperative that all parties refrain from any action that could jeopardize the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is a critical humanitarian initiative with a clear positive impact on food access for millions of people around the world," the JCC said in the commentary.
