As of today, there is no guarantee of the complete safety of ships passing through temporary corridors in the Black Sea. This was announced by the Ukrainian navy representative Dmitry Pletenchuk in the broadcast of the all-Ukrainian telethon.
“We have warned the owners and captains that it is impossible to guarantee 100% safety at the moment. At the same time, all this is under the control of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, we do everything that depends on us. How this additional corridor will work will only become clear in time.”
On 10 August, a representative from the Turkish defense ministry reported that there were contacts between representatives of Turkey, the UN, Russia and Ukraine regarding the resumption of the grain agreement. to continue.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has warned that from July 20, all ships going to Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea will be stopped. acceptable as potential military load carriers. The defense ministry noted that this decision was taken on the basis of stopping the “Black Sea initiative” and narrowing the maritime humanitarian aid corridor.
On July 18, the grain deal was suspended. Russian President Vladimir Putin said the Russian side would extend the deal. to be completed Its obligations under relevant agreements.
Last ship previously covered by grain agreement left Black Sea.