President of Türkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, stated that he believes in the possibility of continuing the Black Sea grain initiative after his talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

According to Anadolu, Erdoğan told reporters on Thursday on the presidential plane returning from a three-nation Gulf tour that Ankara continues to engage with Moscow, particularly at the level of foreign ministries.

He also intends to discuss the extension of the "grain deal" with Putin, both over the phone and during Putin's planned visit to Türkiye in August.

"The termination of the Black Sea grain initiative will have a range of (harmful) effects, ranging from raising global food prices, in some regions to famine, and then new waves of migration. We do not hesitate to take the initiative to prevent this. I believe that by discussing the issue in detail with (Russian President Vladimir) Putin, we will ensure the continuation of this humanitarian movement," Erdoğan said.

The Turkish president noted that his country will make every effort, including diplomatic efforts, to revive the "grain deal."

He is confident that through these efforts, they will succeed in securing the continuation of the agreement concerning the "grain corridor."

On July 17th, Russia announced the termination of the "grain deal" and threatened "risks" to any parties attempting to continue the initiative without Russia's involvement.

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmitry Kuleba believes that a complete end to the Russian maritime blockade of Ukrainian ports will become possible once Ukraine receives its first squadrons of F-16 aircraft.