Zelenskiy spoke about the decision of the Russian Ministry of Defense to suspend the grain corridor agreement, which provides grain outflow from Ukraine, in a video post on his Telegram account.
“THE DECISION DOES NOT BELONG TO TODAY”
Noting that a similar decision from Russia has already been expected in recent times, Zelenskiy said, “Today, a very predictable statement came from Russia that they finally canceled the grain export initiative. But actually, their decision is not today’s.” used the phrase.
Zelenskiy, who accused the Russian Federation of trying to prevent the movements of 176 ships leaving the Ukrainian ports within the scope of the grain corridor agreement since September, said:
“Russia deliberately started to aggravate the food crisis in September when the movements of ships loaded with our food were blocked. Since September, 176 ships that cannot follow their route have accumulated in the grain corridor. This is the food of more than 7 million consumers. Some grain carriers have been waiting for more than three weeks. Algeria, Egypt , Yemen, Bangladesh, Vietnam, these and other countries may suffer from a new exacerbation of the food crisis, which Russia deliberately provoked.”
Calling both the United Nations and the G20 countries to react to Russia, Zelenskiy said, “Ukraine has been and can continue to be one of the guarantors of global food security. Russian terrorism and blackmail must lose. Humanity must win.” he said.
RUSSIA’S DECISION
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported today that Ukraine carried out an attack on Russian warships and civilian ships in the city of Sevastopol in the annexed Crimea.
In the statement, it was stated that many unmanned aerial vehicles were used in the attack and all of them were destroyed, and it was reported that the attacked Black Sea Navy ships were involved in the process of ensuring the security of the corridor created within the scope of the grain agreement.
In the statement of the ministry, it was stated that today, “Kiev carried out a terrorist act against the Black Sea Fleet ships and civilian ships involved in securing the grain corridor, with the participation of British experts.”
“Considering the terrorist act, the Russian side suspended its participation in the implementation of agreements on the exit of agricultural products from Ukrainian ports,” the statement said. expressions were used. (AA)