Russia has expressed support for the creation of a safe corridor at sea that would allow Ukraine to resume grain shipments. Ukraine, though, has expressed fear that clearing the mines could enable Russia to attack the coast. “These are Russian ships and Russian missiles that are blocking the export of crops and grain,” Michel said. The West has exempted grain and other food from its sanctions against Russia, but the U.S. and the EU have imposed sweeping punitive measures against Russian ships. Follow AP’s coverage of the Ukraine war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraineCopyright 2022 The Associated Press.

Source: The Guardian June 08, 2022 13:08 UTC