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deputy minister of foreign affairs sergey vershinin sergey vasilyevich is in touch with us. hello. thank you very much for taking the time to answer our questions. the first one concerns the grain deal. russia will send two batches of fertilizers free of charge to countries in need. can is it still the result of a grain deal, when to which countries the goods will be sent and whether it is planned to expand this initiative at all in the future, probably starting from

the most important thing, that is, from the beginning we signed the istanbul agreements in july last year. they represent what we call a package, when there is also about the export of ukrainian grain from three ports under the control of kiev and about our expansion of agricultural products and fertilizers from russia in terms of unhindered access to the world market. and these agreements they began be fulfilled, but our assessments of the fulfillment of these agreements and their results are completely different. if today 28.5 million grains have left ukrainian ports, and we always say to make it clear that we are talking first. these are feed, but feed grains about corn, and

that, among other things, that most of it is that we are well-fed countries in europe and only a small part in the poorest, poorest countries, including with the help of the un world food program and this one percentage, which we also call because the second percentage is this is slightly more than 2.6% of all cereals. e ukrainian went to these countries, the poorest countries. this is also shooting, what is the number called so, if the first part of this black sea initiative is being implemented and we see the results, then the second part in terms of the memorandum between russia and the secret, from our assessment, according to our assessment , does not shine with results, that is why we are talking about the need for very effective work, and most importantly, that in the need for the results to be repeated now, unfortunately, no, you

they mentioned that a part of e-e russian fertilizers went to african countries, this is true. so far only one shipment has been shipped to malawi 20.000 tons. and it took. by the way, probably for half a year two more are being prepared. as you rightly said, uh, to kenya, and to nigeria, but they haven't been implemented yet. this is also very indicative, because we are talking about the supply of our fertilizers, which were arrested under illegal sanctions. e in european ports. and which, again , were delivered at our expense despite the fact that we paid and world food program services. this is the real picture that exists today and this picture. unfortunately, uh, many try to cover up. but i think that this here is an effort to present the wrong one.

the picture of what is happening, they will absolutely not be successful, since we are reminded of how the grain deal began, how was it concluded? let's also recall that in march moscow agreed to extend the grain deal, if not for 120, but for 60 days. why was it done, and most importantly, that will after the expiration of this period, do you think that the agreement still works. let's go to the details and say that this package of two agreements is ukrainian and, relatively speaking, a memorandum between us and the skwell, it is concluded on different terms. if, uh, the grain deal you're talking about, it's valid for 120 days , with automatic renewal unless there's a change or an objection from any of the participants in that russia's morandum

. if you're the one signed. for 3 years yes we have passed the first distance we have passed 120 days and during and after it we met with the sauna representatives who are responsible for this area of ​​work, and we honestly said that we do not see results. yes, we went through some more certain time in the second stage, when we reduced it. it was a very serious signal from our side , a serious, but also an honest signal. we say that times we do not see results. we cannot continue. uh, to the detriment of our interests, yes, and to the detriment, in fact, to be honest, it speaks of global food security in the world, about which there are a lot of say in various capitals, how and which , so to speak, is getting big hits daily, as agricultural exports from russia and agricultural products and fertilizers are still facing big problems. that is why we said yes. let's talk about problems for 60 days, but

at the same time, we need tangible progress on big on big systemic issues, which are problematic, which are barriers to access to our agricultural products and fertilizers on the world market. i also remember that immediately after these sanctions were announced more than a year ago, very loud statements were made, which were repeated and repeated again in washington dc brussels in london about what food is about food. well, fertilizers do not fall under the sanctions, because they say you have to think about the poorest countries, and food security. it didn't really work out , it didn't happen. in fact, apparently in the calculations of those who owned these sanctions, therefore 60 days and a clear calculation, if progress in e,

destroying the barriers that have been placed and remain in the way of our agricultural exports and fertilizers. and those barriers. i see. we named them, we named them several times. this connection is a reconnection to swift. rosselkhozbank is the main bank through which it passes. transactions k specifically related to agriculture with household products are the supply of the resumption of supplies of spare parts and e-e after-sales service for the equipment that works in the fields that are engaged in production. ah, agricultural. e products. this finally, insurance of reinsurance of agricultural cargoes and their access to ports. this is finally the withdrawal from sanctions of those companies and their owners of russian companies of their owners, which are included there, but which are engaged in production. uh, food and uh fertilizer.

therefore, we are, if you like, taking the word of those who say that there are no sanctions against these producers against this work in the agricultural sector in russia, and at the same time they are and believe me, they are, because we check our activities in the course of consultations with all s - with all economic operators and those who work in the agricultural e hmm region of the russian federation that is why we ask to use and do not ask, but simply demand to use the remaining time - that's progress. and if there is no progress, then why such a grain deal, which does not bring russia any benefit. this is probably such a serious question that everyone should think about and russia does not bring results, but also does not bring results with in terms of maintaining world global

food security, because supplies from russia are a very important element in ensuring food security in the world. well, continuing the answer back. why did you say earlier that russia would take action if the grain deal doesn't work? what kind of concrete measures can these be, and maybe in the context of these barriers that you have listed, the time has come to take them. well, i just said that there is still some time left to to evaluate progress and we, of course, in this sense evaluate progress very exactingly and objectively, finally. uh, it is obvious that they must suffer the poorest poorest countries, and they are known to us. they are known by classification. i have already said that it is from the grain that or cereals that came from ukraine for uh, action.

only two and six tenths of these istanbul agreements went to such countries. the total volume is about 700 a little something thousand tons. i think that these countries in any case will not be affected, because we have a large agricultural potential. we have great export opportunities. we have a good big harvest, as is known both last and this year. therefore, uh, i think that these countries will not be affected. they can get everything they need from russia, but let's wait for the period that we have been talking about since the beginning of 60 days that ends on may 18. another topic that i would like to discuss is the syrian settlement. for a long time you have been dealing with issues of resolving the syrian conflict and the other day the league of arab states announced that they would discuss the return of syria to its membership. how important an event for damascus

can this be and will it somehow affect russian-syrian relations? undoubtedly, this will be an important event for damascus, but it is also undeniable that it will be an important event for the region as a whole for the league of arab states . vast area such efforts are unlikely whether they will be successful, and we have always advocated the normalization of relations between damascus and the regional capitals, and we did it, but not in the last period. last period. it was just left, what is called on the information surface. we've been doing this for a number of years. and it’s good that now there are signs that things are going in the right direction, i’ll note, of course, that after the february earthquake, which, of course, became a very serious shock, yes , and a disaster for both syria and turkey

thousands of people were killed and much damage was done. the manifestation of solidarity on the part of the regional countries also showed that you can go in this direction if you want to change the climate in the region for a better one. well, the latest steps in terms of exchanges of visits between syrian uh, and uh, arab countries between syria and arab countries were also very indicative in this sense, therefore, unequivocally. it seems to me that the return of syria to the arab family would be. uh, very important in a good positive development and for the series itself in terms of stabilization, there situations of overcoming e conflict, e, some e phenomena, and from the point of view of regional peace and security as a whole. well , as for the russian syrian relations, they are excellent. this was shown by the recent visit of the president of syria to moscow, but in general?

it would be good to move in this direction. we treat with great respect and attention the decisions that are made in damascus and in the arab capitals themselves. naturally, this is their sovereign decision. if it will be a decision in this direction. they could be just welcome. that's just the topic of syria. and by the way, you discussed the grain deal with your turkish colleague. how do you assess turkey's role in resolving pressing regional issues and how do you think russian-turkish relations are developing today? we had and although, in general, a tradition to have. uh, such stable regular consultations with turkish colleagues on many issues. in particular. our consultations were on the defeated regional issues in the first place, on the agenda of the security council of the general assembly, it is in new york and here, such a dialogue, such interaction , such mutual understanding with the turkish. uh,

partners are very important to us. uh, we appreciate the role of turkey, that independent, external political course that the turkish leadership is pursuing in business. naturally , we respect the decisions made there and through dialogue we find such indisputable ones. uh, as if joint, uh, efforts that will benefit both stability in the region or stability in the world in this sense as well. eh, i think that e is very important. eh, momentum is always given. well top notch communication between our presidents between the ministers of foreign affairs and all the leading structures in uh moscow and in ankara, it is very important that good prospects are undeniable and, uh, besides good prospects, as they usually say. i would say that such interaction

and mutual understanding, again on a mutually respectful basis , between turkey and russia in terms of regional crises and conflicts, whether it be the middle east region, or libya, whether it be central asia, the caucasus, is of great importance. which helps. eh, the cause of peace is the cause of stability. and this is what is being emphasized, so to speak. through our including interaction in the un which is stable and good at the beginning of april. we discussed with the special representative of the un secretary general the settlement of the situation in the congo. what role do you see for russia in the peace processes on the territory of this state and other african countries. well, we have a good tradition of interaction and conversations of dialogue with the special representatives of the un industry on various conflicts, and there are many of them and, probably, most of them in africa, so what you quoted. it really took place. it was a good consultation, a good dialogue and communication with the special representative of the un military general for the congo, for which

he heads the mission in the congo and, accordingly, also the special envoy for the great azizer region. uh, a professional good conversation about what needs to be done to bring peace to the area. mm prevailed here, of course, our principles, principled positions and approaches are known. we proceed from the need for a sovereign democratic republic of the congo solved its own, uh, issues on its national territory. naturally, help support the efforts of the need, as the international community. we do it with extreme precision. uh, we also have russian uh, peacekeepers in the un forces, but uh , the main thing here is probably what determines our actions. it is, after all, our belief that africans themselves can

solve their problems. we need to give them that opportunity. we must not interfere, do not interfere with them , hence our commitment to the principle of african problems, african solutions and these, uh, mentioned, mentioned consultations of consultations with other special representatives of the gennast, he is in regard to african affairs, and there are many conflicts in africa, and by the way, the security council probably takes up most of its time. it is precisely the establishment of hmm the establishment of peace and security on the african continent uh, such contacts are useful, we will continue to conduct them on a regular basis and, probably, here i would also point out a very important thing, about which we also say regularly uh this value hmm in in general, our interactions with africans and uh, uh, that summit is the second russia-africa summit that is being prepared in july in st. petersburg. this is a major event

in itself. and this and the very preparation for this event, too, as far as we can see, uh, increases our contacts and communication with africans. it is very important that you mentioned the principles of african problems. african decisions french president emmanuel macron. recently toured central africa which even some french media allowed rights. how do you rate the current the policy of western countries towards their former colonies? are they trying to maintain their influence there and are these attempts successful? well, you know, of course, not about the colonial manners of strange western europe they are known, and they can only cause condemnation today. and today, the desire of the western capitals of washington and western european capitals to maximize the use

of the economic resources of africa, the political resources of african countries, flirt with them. and when it fails to blackmail, everything , of course, causes such condemnation, and uh, you probably now specifically called a specific visit of a particular state a dividing line to africa, you know , i would say that you can’t consider that africa has been and remains some kind of protected area for some individual state or bloc of states. we believe that africa today is sufficiently formed as an ambitious continent as a continent looking to the future and african countries today, uh, constitute a very serious pole of the multilateral world. which we see how it develops, and in this sense, support russia is provided with it, because i repeat,

we do not have this colonial past. we absolutely deny it. we have helped african countries and witness a lot of historical evidence to gain their independence. and today we are helping african countries on such a respectful basis, uh, to pursue their own independent political course and determine, in general, not their own independent economic uh, position and policy is another matter, which, of course, will take time and effort. this cannot be done overnight, but we see as uh, political will , the economic unions of an african country are being formalized, and we are ready at any u, stage of such formation and strengthening of the e african states to help them on an equal footing. on a respectful basis , today we talked a lot about russia's relations with the un and our country lost, the elections to three un bodies unisoff

the commission on crime prevention and the western commission on the status of women. media of course call it a crushing defeat. what do you think, how effective is it today as a platform for solution of international issues. you were right about the results of voting on the results. well, not about their assessment, because we know when this vote was received, we know both directly from the prikans and directly to other participants in this kind of voting. i said about the africans, because they make up a significant part of the un military structures, so to speak, voting and participating in the un. but uh, we know this contributor. how shamelessly the westerners acted, twisting hands to all who would like. for russia to stay in these bodies, get out, because ultimately russia's participation is that in those bodies

longe approaches are determined by the principles of policy towards women, children, uh, and so on and so forth. this is a very serious thing, because our experience, accumulated by our country in all these areas, is great, and , of course, it could and should and will enrich the work of the united nations and, uh, all structures , but the vote today, which took place in the aforementioned you bodies, of course, was done under the strongest pressure from the western capitals, what we call the collective west er, applied all arm-twisting blackmail. cynical pressure approaches uh russia want. to put it bluntly , i haven’t left, i won’t leave work in these areas, as i said. we have tremendous experience and activities in all these areas, and we will not

leave. we will work, we will take part in the development of documents. we will work as observers and we will return there. i am sure we will return there. as for the role of the un well a lot about it is said something not every day. by the way, this month, russia is the chairman of the security council and will continue to do a lot to ensure that this body works smoothly, not allowing any deviations under pressure from the collective west not in favor of, uh, strengthening the scorched peace and security soon after a week the main events of the russian representation will be held with the participation of the minister of foreign affairs, but returning to the role. he can say that there are many questions , a lot of criticism, but today he remains

a real platform where solutions that suit the majority can be found. or the majority and these decisions and this is the most. the main thing today should be taken through the search for common through a balance of common interests and on the basis of the principles that are laid down in the un charter if there is a departure from these principles, if there is a departure from the principle of sovereign equality of the state of respect. the decision of the sovereign states, then, of course, it will be bad for the work. but i think it's in everyone's interest to prevent this and keep it as the center of decision making. discussions as the center. uh, such developments of such solutions that show the diversity of the world, which

, of course, cannot be reduced to the picture that they are trying to impose, uh, western capitals led by washington today. we spoke with you about the results of voting in certain un structures, we spoke with you about how the africans feel, and also the countries of asia and latin america out there. of course there is a feeling that the collective west is trying to impose. where it is possible, the russian agenda is no longer working and it won't work in any case, but it's like renting uh, finding acceptable solutions, given that we understand our responsibility and role, how constantly security must be maintained and strengthened. thank you very much. let me remind you that we spoke with the deputy minister of foreign affairs of russia

and the police cut the locks and turned off the alarm system, the situation around the kiev-pechersk lavra is heating up again in the territory. the officers of law enforcement agencies arrived this morning, what is the situation by this minute? they were going to blow up officials in a cafe in the dpr another assassination attempt on gorlovka mayor ivan prikhodko prevented the crews of the gvozdik and nona installations are working in the artyomovsk direction . russian paratroopers inflict a powerful artillery strike and the report of the advanced muslims is undergoing collective prayers.

festive prayer took place in new russian regions. the monks of the kiev-pechersk lavra organized a religious procession, going to the police, parishioners call such actions a last resort, but in the monastery continues the resistance of the brethren. a student of the kiev theological seminary was detained by the police today for filming, fixing the illegal action of the police against the parishioner against the priests , this was reported in the canonical ukrainian orthodox church by the police forbid anyone to shoot video and take pictures, threatening with arrest on the eve of the broadcast establishment, severely detained one of the parishioners. and at the same time , the film crew of the ukrainian fifth channel, which sympathize with the schismatic orthodox church of ukraine, earlier one of the buildings of the lavra was sealed, they are allowed in, only with passports.

today, the police blocked the entrance to the church of the icon of the mother of god, a life-giving spring on the territory of the monastery . it happened right at the beginning of the service, and those parishioners who did not have time to get inside were forced to pray on the street. i recall earlier the leadership of the national reserve. kiev pechersk lavra tore apart. the lease agreement with the ukrainian orthodox with the orthodox church and demanded from the monks by the end on march to leave the monastery, and the brothers refuse to do so, considering such actions illegal and the monks are supported by the parishioners of the authorities, in turn, they attract the police and provocateurs who are on the side of the raskolnikov, the situation in the monastery remains very tense. a new assassination attempt on the mayor of gorlovka, ivan prikhodko, was prevented in the dpr . this time, the kiev special services were going to blow up officials in a cafe, but the fsb found out in time about the impending crime, the terrorist’s actions were tracked literally step by step step stanislav vasilchenko with details. mayor of gorlovka ivan prikhodko survived four assassination attempts