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title: "Turkish, Russian, Ukrainian deputy defense ministers’ meeting expected Friday in Istanbul"
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**As mentioned in yesterday’s post- Turkey has done good work between Ukraine and Russia** **thus far**, **without Brazil’s Lula.**

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> **The deputy defense ministers of Türkiye, Russia, and Ukraine are expected to hold a meeting in Istanbul on Friday to discuss the extension of the Black Sea grain deal**, set to expire later this month, the Turkish defense chief said.
> 
> “We discussed the grain initiative in our meetings. In this context, as a result of the acceptance of our proposal by both parties, **it is planned for the deputy defense ministers of Türkiye, Ukraine, and Russia to meet in Istanbul on Friday, May 5,”** National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar told reporters in the province of Kayseri in central Türkiye.

> **`Various issues, particularly the Black Sea grain deal, will be discussed during the meeting, he added. The deal is set to expire on May 18.`**

> ***“It is our hope that the grain deal will continue undisturbed because this agreement is very important for regional peace and stability, as well as for countries in need.***
> 
> ***“In this context, we can say that the parties are willing to extend the deadline. It is our wish that this initiative be extended without any problems,”*** Akar said.
> 
> **Türkiye, the UN, Russia, and Ukraine signed a deal in Istanbul last July** to resume grain exports from three Ukrainian Black Sea ports, which were paused after the Russia-Ukraine war began in February 2022.
> 
> **A Joint Coordination Center with officials from the three countries and the UN was set up in Istanbul to oversee the shipments.**