Last minute: In a written statement made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, it was stated that the grain agreement has ended and the humanitarian corridors in the Black Sea have been reduced.
“WE WILL BE EVALUATED AS A MILITARY LOAD CARRIER”
In this context, the decision taken by Russia regarding ships going to Ukrainian ports was conveyed in the statement, “Starting from 00.00 on 20 July 2023, all ships going from the Black Sea to Ukrainian ports will be considered as potential military cargo carriers.” statement was included.
The statement said, “Accordingly, the countries of such ships will also be considered to have taken part in the Ukraine conflict on the side of the Kiev regime. Some areas in international waters in the northwest and southeast of the Black Sea have also been declared temporarily dangerous to navigation. it was said.
GRAIN CORRIDOR AGREEMENT
The Grain Corridor Agreement was signed in Istanbul on July 22, 2022 as a result of negotiations that started in April 2022 under the control of the United Nations and mediated by Turkey, in order to reduce the impact of the war on food prices after the Ukraine attacks that Russia initiated on February 24, 2022. The Grain Corridor Agreement, which was initially valid for 120 days, was suspended several times and then extended again. Finally, on 17 July, Russia announced its withdrawal from the agreement reached in May 2023 and extended for another 60 days. (AA-UAV)