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In an attempt to improve the free shipment of grain from Ukraine, the Black Sea Grain Initiative enabled Russian and Ukrainian agricultural exports to go through the Black Sea with Turkey providing guarantees. However, the Russian government now claims it cannot rejoin the deal due to the unfulfilled terms related to the export of Russian products. This decision has sparked criticism from United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who emphasizes the negative consequences of terminating the agreement.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov defends Russia’s position, stating that President Vladimir Putin is willing to resume the deal once it has been properly executed. Meanwhile, Ukrainian officials report that Russia has launched strikes on Ukrainian ports and grain storage facilities, resulting in the destruction of 60,000 tons of grain that were intended for export. Ukrainian intelligence documents suggest that Russia’s actions were part of a pre-developed plan to disrupt the agreement.
Concerns over Russia’s intentions have been raised by Britain’s ambassador to the United Nations, Barbera Woodward. She states that Russia may expand its targeting of exports to civilian shipping and has laid additional sea mines in the approaches to Ukrainian ports. This coordinated effort is seen as an attempt to lay blame on Ukraine for any attacks against civilian ships in the Black Sea. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has discussed these issues with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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