According to Josep Borrell, head of European diplomacy, this is not the first time Russia is trying to block grain exports from Ukraine.
The Russian Federation blocked 50 ships carrying Ukrainian grain in the Black Sea. In this respect knowledgeable Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy
According to the politician, this is not the first attempt by the Russian side to block Ukrainian grain exports.
“The consequences of the war affect us all. Russia is once again blocking 50 ships carrying urgently needed grain in the Black Sea. The EU supports the UN’s efforts and will continue to support exports through EU solidarity lines, which delivered $25 billion to the world,” he said. European Union president diplomacy.
According to the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, on April 17, the Russian Federation blocked the inspection of vessels carrying grain in Turkish territorial waters. The ministry noted that the Russian side is trying to influence the activities of Ukrainian ports and exporters by imposing its own criteria for determining certain ships included in the “grain deal”.
“This is a new attempt to dictate our policies to the entire world, compromising food security and using food as a weapon,” the ministry said.
According to the Ukrainian Ministry of Infrastructure Yuriy Vaskov’s statement on April 12, the “grain deal” brokered by the UN is “in critical condition”. The reason for this was the actions of the Russian side.
Recall that on March 18, the “grain deal” was extended by 120 days instead of the expected 60 days. The agreement should guarantee the safe passage of vessels carrying grain exported from Ukraine.
Focus He also wrote why European countries began to refuse to import Ukrainian grain. In addition to Poland and Hungary, Slovakia has announced its intention to limit food intake from Ukraine.
Source: Focus
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