The deputy defense ministers of Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey will meet in Istanbul on May 5 to discuss a deal that allows the exports of Ukrainian grains on the Black Sea, Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar was quoted as saying on May 3. "During the meeting, some issues starting with the grain initiative will be discussed," the state-owned Anadolu Agency quoted him as saying about the meeting. Russia's Foreign Ministry said on May 3 the talks on the Black Sea grain deal on May 5 have not yet been agreed.
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