UN says threats against civilian ships in Black Sea unacceptable

“Danger of conflict [de la guerre en Ukraine] Escalation in response to a military incident in the Black Sea – whether intentional or accidental – must be avoided at all costs, as it could lead to catastrophic consequences for all of us.United Nations (UN) Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs Rosemary DeCarlo made the plea before the organization’s Security Council on Friday.

In the words of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who “for sure” Condemning Russian attacks on Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea on Thursday, he argued: “Threats to target civilian vessels in the Black Sea are unacceptable”, “We are concerned about mines installed in the Black Sea, which threaten civil navigation”.

“Russia ending its contribution to the Black Sea Initiative, coupled with bombing of capital ports, will further exacerbate the crisis”Emphasized by M.^me DeCarlo pledged that the UN would continue its efforts to allow Ukrainian and Russian grain to reach the world market.

Russia said on Wednesday that ships sailing through the Black Sea to Ukraine would be considered from Thursday after the grain deal expires. “Possible Military Boats” and countries flying as parties to the conflict. kyiv responded by warning boats bound for Russian-controlled ports.

A “exercise” A military operation by Russian forces in the northwestern Black Sea on Friday morning, Moscow said, was the launch of anti-ship missiles to shoot down a target in the sea.

Tensions have resurfaced in the Black Sea since Moscow this week abandoned a Ukrainian grain export deal crucial to the world’s food supply. The agreement, negotiated under the auspices of Turkey and the UN, allowed cargo ships loaded with grain to leave Ukrainian ports through protected sea lanes.