MOSCOW, May 31, 2022 (BSS/ /TASS) - Russian President Vladimir Putin
confirmed readiness of the Russian side to export fertilizers and foods if
sanctions are lifted in the telephone conversation with President of Turkey
Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday, the Kremlin's press service said.

"In the light of problems on the global food market occurred in consequence
of the unwise financial and economic policy of Western states, it was
confirmed that Russia can export considerable volumes of fertilizers and
agricultural produce in case relevant anti-Russian sanction restrictions are
lifted," the Kremlin said.

Putin and Erdogan discussed the situation in Ukraine with the focus on
providing safe navigation in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov and
elimination of the mine threat in their water areas, the Kremlin's press
service added. "Vladimir Putin noted readiness of the Russian side to
facilitate unobstructed seaborne transit of goods in coordination with
Turkish partners. This also pertains to export of grain from Ukrainian
ports," the press service noted.