Ukraine in negotiation with UN, Turkey for grain export: President Zelenskyy

Amid Russia’s claim that it has taken full control of eastern Ukraine, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy asserted that he working on plans with Turkey and the United Nations to open a green channel of export of grains from Ukrainian ports.

"Talks are on with Tukey and UN for the security of the grain that leaves our ports," Zelenskyy said during a press conference. Zelenskyy on Monday also met Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson.

Zelenskyy also said that it was very important for other countries to involve in negotiations as Ukraine couldn’t believe the claims made by Russia. He also said that Ukraine ports require significant security for making them operational.

 "This is a very important thing that someone guarantees the security of ships for this or that country apart from Russia, which we do not trust. We, therefore, need security for those ships which will come here to load foodstuffs."

He also revealed that the top brass delegation is in direct contact with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.