Putin says humanitarian corridors for Ukrainian grain must be closed if used for 'terror'

Amid ongoing ruthless war in Eastern Europe, President of Russia Vladimir Putin called for  humanitarian corridors for Ukrainian grain to be shut down if y are utilised for "acts of terror." President Putin made se remarks while speaking at a news conference in Kazakhstan’s capital, Astana. Furrmore, during conference, Putin claimed that re was “ need” for having a conversation with United States President Joe Biden on sidelines of G20 summit, Guardian reported.  

Additionally, in month of September, Russian President Putin threatened to limit Ukraine's grain shipments to European countries. By citing statistics to show that poor countries were only receiving a small portion of exports y were anticipating via UN-mediated Black Sea Grain Initiative, Putin furr accused Europe of acting like "colonial powers." 

As per media reports, during his opening statement at Eastern Ecomic Forum in Vladivostok, Russian President made comments. Putin continued by saying that he would consider changing agreement to restrict grain shipments and or such supplies to European nations, accusing those nations of lying about Ukrainian grain exports. 

Furrmore, recent Putin’s comments came at a time when tensions between US and Russia over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine are high.  

Putin does t see 'need' to meet with Biden

In response to a query about likelihood of a meeting with Biden on sideline of G20 conference, Putin stated that question should be asked to US President. Additionally, he said that he does t see "need" to meet with Biden. It is important to te that on February 12, before Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two presidents spoke on phone. 

leader of Kremlin furr underlined that international leaders attending at G20 conference had direct conversations with Russia. Putin mentioned Turkey when he claimed that Russia is in constant communication with some G20 countries. He stated that plans for his trip to Indonesia to attend G20 summit were still being finalised. Putin said that although format of G20 conference has t yet been set, Russia will undoubtedly attend. 

Meanwhile, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated on Tuesday, October 11, that President Putin would t be declining a meeting with his American counterpart Biden at next G20 summit, Russia has shown openness to discussions. Lavrov recently stated in an interview that was broadcast on Russian state television that Moscow will be open to hearing suggestions but has t yet received any "serious offers" of negotiation, according to Guardian. 

(Im: AP)