The Russian Defense Ministry said that some areas in the northwestern and southeastern parts of international waters have been declared temporarily dangerous for navigation.
MOSCOW, July 19. /tass/. Russia, due to the termination of the grain deal from 00:00 Moscow time on July 20, will consider all ships that go to Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea as carriers of military cargo. This was announced to journalists by the Russian Defense Ministry on Wednesday.
"In connection with the termination of the Black Sea initiative and the curtailment of the maritime humanitarian corridor from 00:00 Moscow time on July 20, 2023, all vessels traveling in the Black Sea to Ukrainian ports will be considered as potential carriers of military cargo," the ministry said.
They clarified that the flag countries of such vessels will be considered involved in the Ukrainian conflict on the side of Kiev.
"A number of marine areas in the north-western and south-eastern parts of the international waters of the Black Sea have been declared temporarily dangerous for navigation. Relevant information warnings about the withdrawal of safety guarantees to seafarers have been issued in accordance with the established procedure," the Russian Defense Ministry said.
