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This generates billions of dollars in profit for Russia.
Earlier, they were loaded in the port of Sevastopol in the Russian-occupied Crimea.
The Russians are deploying new mines in the Black Sea to prevent shipping to Ukrainian ports.
About 160,400 tons of coal from the occupied territories in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions arrived in Turkey between February and July 2023.
This would allow Ukrainian ports to be unblocked fully, which would have a positive impact on the economy.
Erdogan said the deal would be extended beyond its current expiration date of 17 July through the efforts of the UN and Turkey.
Hungary wants less Ukrainian grain to be transported through its territory.
According to an expert, three countries - Romania, Bulgaria, and Turkey - could ensure the safety of navigation in the Black Sea.
The Turkish Ministry of National Defense has announced that inspections of ships have resumed.
A vessel belonging to a UAE-based company is transporting 19,000 tons of Ukrainian grain stolen by Russians.
Transit of such goods via Turkey was stopped from 1 March.
Bulk carriers and general cargo ships accounted for the biggest reduction in the number of ships that passed through the strait.
In total, 87 personnel and 18 pieces of equipment were sent to Turkey.
A fire broke out on one of the ships.
Turkey is demanding new proof of insurance because of the EU’s embargo on imports of Russian crude oil by sea.
Turkey noted Russia has received the necessary guarantees from Ukraine.
A decision on the extension of the deal is expected next week.
The ministry said it had received written guarantees that Ukraine would not use the "grain corridor" to conduct military operations against Russia.
The company has completed the detailed design phase.