In Moscow on Tuesday talks were held between representatives of Russia and Turkey on the part of the defense ministries, the Russian military ministry said.

"The sides discussed issues of safe exit of Turkish merchant ships and grain exports from Ukrainian ports, as well as approaches to ensuring safe navigation in the Black Sea," the report said.

The delegates especially emphasized the importance of interaction in the bilateral format, which made it possible to ensure the exit from the port of Mariupol, including the Turkish dry cargo ship Azov Concord.