Ukraine, Russia agree to grain coordination centre Says deal sees joint controls for checking grain in ports Turkey would ensure safety of Black Sea export routes More work needed to clinch deal next week, U.N. chief says 20 million tonnes of grain blocked by Russia in Odesa port ISTANBUL/UNITED NATIONS, July 13 (Reuters) – Turkey announced a deal with Ukraine, Russia and the United Nations on Wednesday aimed at resuming Ukrainian grain exports blocked by Russia, raising prospects for an end to a standoff that has exposed millions to the risk of starvation. Turkish defence minister Hulusi Akar said the deal would be signed when the parties meet again next week and included joint controls for checking grains in ports and Turkey ensuring the safety of Black Sea export routes for Ukrainian grain. Turkey would also set up a coordination centre with Ukraine, Russia and the United Nations […]