Russia puts Black Sea ships on alert after grain deal exit
The Russian defence ministry said all vessels sailing to Ukrainian ports on the Black Sea will be regarded as potential carriers of military cargo and its flag states "will be considered to be involved in the Ukrainian conflict on the side of the Kyiv regime".
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A combine harvests wheat on a field near Novosofiivka village, Mykolaiv region on July 4, 2023. (AFP)
MOSCOW - Russia said Wednesday it would consider cargo ships travelling to Ukraine through the Black Sea potential military targets, following its decision to exit a landmark deal
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