Restrictions on delivery to Turkey of Russian agricultural products, including wheat, are the "stab in the back", said the head of the Ministry of agriculture of the Russian Federation Alexander Tkachev.

"We did not expect. This is to some extent a stab in the back, and we hope for normalization of Turkish-Russian relations", — he told in interview to TV channel "Russia 24".

Thus, according to the Minister, it is impossible to say that Russia will not survive without the supply of agricultural products to Turkey.

"We will find new markets, but I'm sure common sense will prevail after all. Turkey is also interested in Russian grain, and not only", — said Alexander Tkachev.

We will remind, Turkey from March 15 changed the procedure for the import of certain agricultural products for processing in the country, including wheat and sunflower oil. While Russia has not got to the list of countries eligible for duty-free delivery.

Later the Ministry of agriculture of the Russian Federation statedthat the decision of Ankara can lead to the complete cessation of imports of Russian wheat, corn, beans and rice in Turkey, and redirect supplies to other markets.

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