OREANDA-NEWS Russia is ready to ensure the uninterrupted transportation of Ukrainian grain, but the constructive position of Kyiv is not enough, President Vladimir Putin said during an online BRICS+ meeting. The head of state also noted that the Armed Forces of Ukraine must clear the ports of shipment and the nearby water area.

“I have already publicly stated many times and I want to emphasize once again that Russia does not prevent the export of Ukrainian grain from the territories of this country and is ready to ensure free passage of ships with grain into international waters, if, of course, the Ukrainian military clears mines from the ports of shipment and the nearby water area. More In addition, we have a corresponding understanding with representatives of the UN Secretariat, but there is still one thing missing - a constructive approach on the part of the Kyiv authorities," Putin said.

Earlier, the President of Russia said that the easiest way to withdraw grain from Ukraine is through Belarus. However, to use this option, Western sanctions on Minsk must be lifted. That is how the President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko puts the question, Putin said.

Earlier, the head of the Russian state said that Kyiv is ready to export about 20 million tons of grain. This represents about 2.5% of the global cereal market. The head of the Russian Federation came to the conclusion that in the total volume of food in the world, the export of Ukrainian wheat is 0.5%, which, in his opinion, is “nothing.”