As a NATO ally, Turkey is actively involved in efforts to remove grain from blockaded Ukrainian ports.

APA reports that NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said this at a press conference, APA reports.

"The situation with food and grain exports from Ukraine is very critical. Food prices are rising globally, and Russia is trying to create a narrative that is linked to Western sanctions. This is completely wrong. It is a direct result of Russia's illegal war against Ukraine. Russia must stop this war, "Stoltenberg said.

The NATO Secretary General said that active efforts were being made to transport grain from Ukrainian ports, which were blocked by Russia during the war, to the global market.

"There may be certain limits and restrictions in terms of volume, but some steps have already been taken to remove grain from these ports, especially in European countries involved in the process of transportation by road.

He also spoke to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for the last time about Turkey's mediation in reaching an agreement that would allow the transportation of grain.

I hope that these efforts will be the result.

Turkey, as a NATO ally, is actively involved in this process. "