Ukraine needs to soften its stance on Black Sea corridor - Erdogan

SOCHI. Sept 4 (Interfax) - Ukraine should soften its stance on the Black Sea corridor for access of grain to the poorest countries, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said.

"As Mr. President [Russian President Vladimir Putin] said, especially here in this situation, Ukraine together with Russia, in terms of joint steps Ukraine needs to soften its approach. In particular, at the present time," Erdogan said following his talks with Putin on Monday.

"The Black Sea corridor will serve for the poorest countries to which this grain will be shipped," he said.