Zelensky, Stoltenberg define steps to unblock Black Sea grain corridor

In a phone call, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg defined the priority and future steps regarding the unblocking and sustainable operation of the Black Sea grain corridor.

The relevant statement was made by the Head of State on Telegram, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.

The parties shared assessments of the current situation in the Black Sea and the risks it poses for global food security.

“The priority and future steps necessary for unblocking and sustainable operation of the Black Sea grain corridor have been identified,” Zelensky wrote.

Additionally, Zelensky and Stoltenberg discussed the implementation of the agreements reached during the Vilnius summit of the Alliance, as well as further actions regarding Ukraine’s integration into NATO.

A reminder that, during the 14th Aspen Security Forum, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky emphasized that the Black Sea does not belong to Russia, because other countries, such as Ukraine, Türkiye, Romania and Bulgaria are also out there.