Ukraine Fails to Meet Russian Demand for Grain Deal, Putin Claims

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that none of Russia's demands regarding the grain deal with Ukraine have been fulfilled, emphasizing that it has been one-sided. The agreement allowing Ukrainian grain exports is set to expire on July 18, and Moscow has threatened to withdraw from it due to obstacles to its own exports. Putin stated that the deal will be extended only when promises made to Russia are fulfilled, and he is prepared to wait as long as necessary. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is working with Moscow and Kyiv to salvage the agreement.