The United Kingdom is patrolling Ukrainian grain vessels in the Black Sea from the air. writes about it Telegram.
The patrols were increased after Russia’s grain deal was terminated on July 17. Their purpose is called the prevention of attacks on civilian ships.
Konstantinov, head of the Crimean Parliament before that persistently Block ships from accessing Ukrainian ports.
On July 22, 2022, an agreement was signed between Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the UN in Istanbul on the creation of a corridor for the export of agricultural products from Ukraine via the Black Sea. 16 July 2023 Russia’s UN mission stated About withdrawing from the grain deal.
17 July seen He stated that the Russian Federation suffered a loss of 1 billion dollars during the agreement. On the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Kuleba declarationthat the termination of the grain agreement cannot be compensated by land deliveries.
Ukraine in August 2023 applied To some EU countries with a request to ensure the functioning of an alternative grain corridor without the participation of Russia.
August 27, 2023 WSJ WroteThe exit of Russia and the grain agreement prevented the export of 3/4 of Ukrainian grain.
Formerly Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation reported On the completion of negotiations on the processing of 1 million tons of grain in Turkey.