From Wednesday, July 27, the Joint Coordination Center will start operating in Istanbul as part of the implementation of the provisions of the Initiative of Understanding for the safe transportation of grain from the ports of Ukraine.

It is noted that the center will monitor all movements of ships leaving the three ports of Ukraine.. Ships that will use the corridor created in the Black Sea will, if necessary, be checked before passing through the straits.

In particular, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar announced that work on the export of grain from the ports of Ukraine along the Black Sea has begun.. He noted that a plan to ensure the safe transportation of grain is being developed, ships will be examined in the ports of Ukraine.

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As reported, on July 22, Ukraine, Turkey and the UN signed an agreement on the export of grain. Food traders skeptical of deal. Exporters are most concerned about the uncertainty about who and how will insure cargo going through mined waters..

According to the Guardian, their fears were exacerbated by the Russian shelling of the port in Odessa, which occurred less than a day after the signing of the agreement..