Turkish source sees high probability of Black Sea grain deal extension

A senior Turkish source said on Wednesday talks on the Ukraine Black Sea grain deal were continuing and he saw quite a high probability of it being extended, a day before Russia could quit the pact over obstacles to its grain and fertilizer exports.

The United Nations and Turkey brokered the Black Sea deal for an initial 120 days in July last year to help tackle a global food crisis that has been aggravated by Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, one of the world's leading grain exporters.