"Of course, the Russian side will continue communication with both UN representatives and other delegates, expecting that the terms of the deal will be eventually fulfilled. So, we are not going to jump the gun now. Undoubtedly, Russia won’t do anything that will go against its national interests," he told reporters.
Commenting on allegations that the number of negotiators on the grain deal would be augmented, the Kremlin official said that this issue was not under discussion.
Earlier in the day, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said that a new round of grain deal consultations, with the participation of a UN representative, would be held in Moscow on May 5.