The Russian Federation has blocked vessels with Ukrainian grain in the Black Sea: in the EU reacted

According to the head of European diplomacy of Josepa Borrel, Russia is not trying to interfere with the export of grain from Ukraine for the first time. The Russian Federation has blocked 50 vessels with Ukrainian grain in the Black Sea. This was reported by the Supreme Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of Zzepe Borrel. According to the politician, this is no longer the first attempt of the Russian side to interfere with the export of Ukrainian grain.

"The consequences of the war affect us all. Russia blocks 50 vessels in the Black Sea again with sharp grain. The EU will support the UN efforts and continue to promote exports through the roads of EU solidarity, which have brought 25 billion tons of grain," the European head said. diplomacy. It should be noted that according to the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine, on April 17, the Russian Federation blocked the inspection of vessels with grain in the territorial waters of Turkey.

The department noted that the Russian side is trying to influence the activities of Ukrainian ports and exporters by imposing their criteria for identifying specific courts involved in the Grain Agreement. "This is another attempt to dictate your policy around the world, jeopardize food safety and use food as weapons," the ministry said.

According to the statement of the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine Yuri Vaskov of April 12, the "Grain Agreement", concluded through the UN mediation, is in "critical condition". The reason for this was the actions of the Russian side. It should be reminded that on March 18, the Grain Agreement was extended for 120 days, instead of the expected 60. The agreement must guarantee a safe passage for ships transporting export grain from Ukraine.