Putin claims progress made in talks over lifting Ukrainian wheat blockade
by Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor from World news | The Guardian on (#61J7D)
Russian president makes comments in Tehran, where he had a meeting with leaders from Turkey and Iran
Vladimir Putin has claimed on a trip to Tehran that progress has been made that may allow Russia to lift the blockade on Ukrainian wheat, an issue that is threatening famine across Africa.
I want to thank you for your mediation efforts," the Russian president told Recep Tayyip Erdoan, his Turkish counterpart, in comments released by the Kremlin.
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