Following the attacks on the ships in the Crimea, Moscow has suspended its participation in the deal to export agricultural products from Ukrainian ports, according to TASS, which cited the Russian Ministry of Defense.
In the early hours of Saturday morning, Russia claimed that Ukrainian forces deployed drones to strike Black Sea Fleet ships in Sevastopol, the main city in Russia-annexed Crimea.
According to a statement from the Russian Ministry of Defense, “the Russian side suspends its participation in the implementation of the agricultural products export agreements from Ukrainian ports in light of the terrorist act carried out by the Kyiv regime, with the assistance of British experts, against ships of the Black Sea Fleet and civil ships involved in ensuring the “grain corridor” insurance.
Although the drone strikes were mostly repulsed today, according to the government, minor damage to a Russian mine is acceptable. According to the deal reached on July 22, Ukraine was able to resume its Black Sea grain and fertiliser shipments from mid-November. These exports had been suspended on February 24. The agreement duration of 120 days was agreed upon in theory.
The agreement relating to the export of Ukrainian grains was asked for to be maintained by the UN today after Russia indicated that it would no longer be participating in the deal.
According to Stephen Dujarric, a spokesman for the UN Organization, “it is crucial for all parties to refrain from any work that would put the grain agreement in the Black Sea at risk.” He emphasised that this agreement has a “positive impact” on securing food for millions of people around the world.
Russia insists on taking part in the grain pact
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