Episode Notes:

Turkish and U.N. officials have expressed renewed optimism over the past week that they are nearing a deal to allow the export of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea. Here to discuss the prospects and implications of this is Ankara-based Financial Times correspondent Laura Pitel.

[ 0:34 ] What kind of deal are we looking at?

[ 2:30 ] Details

[ 3:03 ] Talk about inspections

[ 4:08 ] The scope of the deal

[ 4:52 ] What is the likelihood of this happening?

[ 5:42 ] Mediator roles for Turkey and the United Nations

[ 7:22 ] When will shipments start?