Only 3% Of Grain Exports Reach States In Need Of Assistance - Russian FM

Most of grain exports under the grain deal are supplied to developed countries, and only 3% go to states in need of urgent assistance, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin said on Tuesday.

On Monday, Vershinin said that Moscow did not object to another extension of the Black Sea Grain Initiative after the expiration of the second term on March 18, but only for 60 days.

"We draw attention to the fact that most of grains exports go to developed countries, and only a smaller part goes to less developed countries, and a very small part goes to countries in need of urgent assistance.

This last part does not exceed 3%," Vershinin told reporters in Geneva.