"EC Urges Sustained Black Sea Grain Initiative"

The European Commission (EC) has called for the continuation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, urging all parties to extend the agreement to ensure the supply of Ukrainian grain to global consumers. The EC emphasized the importance of the initiative and expressed readiness to consider solutions that limit Russia's ability to wage an aggressive war against Ukraine. The EC spokesperson did not comment on speculation about Russia's demands to lift sanctions against the Russian bank, stating that sanctions are the prerogative of member states and discussions are confidential.