The Joint Coordinating Center in Istanbul (JCC) is in contact with the Russian authorities in connection with the announcement of withdrawal from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, and called on the parties to refrain from actions that jeopardize the implementation of agreements.
“We have seen reports from the Russian Federation about the suspension of their participation in the Black Sea Grain Initiative after the attack on the Russian Black Sea Fleet. We are in touch with the Russian authorities on this issue,” the SKC said in response to a request from Interfax-Ukraine.
“It is imperative that all parties refrain from any action that could jeopardize the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which is a critical humanitarian initiative with a clear positive impact on food access for millions of people around the world,” SKC stressed in a commentary. .
As reported, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation announced the withdrawal of Moscow from the agreements on the export of grain from the ports of Ukraine. They claim that allegedly Ukraine, with the participation of British specialists, carried out an attack “against the ships of the Black Sea Fleet and civilian ships involved in ensuring the security of the” grain corridor “.
