Putin Blames West for Grain Agreement Failure

Following Russia’s withdrawal from the Grain Corridor Agreement, President Vladimir Putin blamed Western countries for its termination. Putin criticized the West for blocking Russian grain and fertilizer shipments while allowing Ukrainian grain shipments. He further accused the West of distorting the agreement’s humanitarian purpose for speculator enrichment. He pointed out that 262,000 tons of Russian grain are currently held in European ports due to the West’s actions. Putin suggested that the agreement could be reinstated, provided that Russia’s demands are met and the deal’s original humanitarian focus is restored.