Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns Russian provocations in the Black Sea

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has responded to Russia's provocations in the Black Sea.

A statement was published by the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

The ministry condemned Russia's actions in the Black Sea and called on partners to strengthen their efforts to preserve the Black Sea Grain Initiative.

"Russia should not be able to block international routes in the Black Sea, particularly those leading to Ukrainian seaports," the Foreign Ministry wrote.

On August 13, Russians opened allegedly "warning" fire on the Turkish bulk carrier Sukru Okan, which was heading to the port of Izmail.

According to MarineTraffic, the ship will arrive at 13:00 at the Sulina port in Romania.

It will be recalled that the Russian Ministry of Defence announced that a vessel en route to the Ukrainian port of Izmail was stopped in the Black Sea.