The work of the grain corridor for the export of Ukrainian grain was paralyzed by 90% due to Russia’s actions.
The Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food Mykola Solsky said on the air of the national telethon that Ukraine has a plan B in case of the final cessation of the grain corridor.
“There is always a plan B. In this situation, there is one, but let’s focus on plan A for now. Let’s see what the result will be,” he said.
According to Solsky, the Black Sea Grain Initiative has been inactive since the end of last week. For two consecutive days, the Russian side blocked any inspection of ships trying to pass through the grain corridor.
“Now it seems to be working legally, but in fact the Russian Federation is trying to block any passage of ships, the work is paralyzed by 90%,” said the minister.
Solsky said that Ukraine and international partners are now working to ensure that the grain agreement is valid after May 18.
As of May 8, 90 ships were waiting for inspection in Turkish territorial waters, of which 62 were ships going for loading. Inspections of both the inbound and outbound fleet have been suspended due to the actions of the Russian side.
As you know, in March, Ukraine announced the extension of the grain initiative for 120 days, and Russia for 60. According to Moscow, the agreement will expire on May 18. On the eve of Russia again blocked the work of grain corridor.
On May 10-11, Turkish Istanbul will host a high-level meeting on the extension of the grain agreement.
Source: korrespondent
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