Russia is seeking permission from Turkey to export wheat despite the restrictions imposed, as Turkey's ban on wheat imports will affect trade flows and force Russia to find alternative markets for its wheat[1][2][3].
Russia aims to provide either free or discounted grain to African nations facing food shortages, although in smaller quantities than Ukraine previously supplied[4]. The ongoing situation underscores the complex dynamics shaping global grain trade and the political tensions influencing food security initiatives[4][5].
Citations:
[1] https://twitter.com/UkrAgroConsult/status/1806247000972599383
[2] https://ukragroconsult.com/en/news/russia-wants-to-get-permission-to-export-wheat-to-turkey-despite-the-restrictions-imposed/
[3] https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ukragroconsult_russia-permission-export-activity-7212012571178975232-NDuZ
[4] https://www.reuters.com/markets/commodities/russia-turkey-agrees-principle-handle-1-mln-tons-grain-africa-2023-09-06/
[5] https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2023/7/18/why-has-russia-exited-the-grain-deal-brokered-by-turkey