Russia ready to export 25 mln tonnes of grain, 22 mln tonnes of fertilizers by yearend - Foreign Ministry

MOSCOW. June 22 (Interfax) - Russia may export about 25 million tonnes of grain and at least 22 million tonnes of fertilizers by the end of this year, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at a press briefing on Wednesday.

"We reaffirm our readiness to continue the fulfillment of our obligation to export grain, fertilizers, energy and other critical products. Russia can supply about 25 million tonnes of grain and at least 22 million tonnes of fertilizers to global markets by the end of this year," Zakharova said.

"Despite the unprecedented pressure from sanctions, we are continuing commercial deliveries of food on a bilateral basis and are providing food aid to the needy through the World Food Program," she said.