The Ambassador of Ukraine assessed whether the Turkish fleet could clash with the Russian
Vasily Bodnar noted that Moscow is striving to replace Ukraine in the world markets.
Ukrainian Ambassador to Turkey Vasily Bodnar doubts that Ankara will go into open conflict with the Russian fleet in the Black Sea. The fact is that Ankara is a member of NATO.
The diplomat noted that there is no problem for the Russians to attack on a foreign ship. According to him, since the beginning of the full-scale invasion of the Russian Federation into Ukraine, eight foreign ships have already been attacked upon, but they did not talk about this so as not to conflict with Moscow.
"As for the clash between the Russian and Turkish fleets, this is still wishful thinking. I doubt that Turkey can go into an open armed confrontation with Russia, since this means drawing NATO in. But if the Russian side began such actions, it would simply open a second front for himself," Bodnar said on the air of the telethon.
At the same time, he pointed out that Ankara is trying to extend the "grain deal" and, most likely, can use diplomatic or economic leverage. According to the diplomat, Russia intends to replace Ukraine in the world markets, as well as relieve itself of responsibility, demanding the lifting of certain sanctions.
US reacts to Russian threats to attack ships bound for Ukrainian ports
The United States responded to the Kremlin's threats against ships heading to the ports of Ukraine
The states are not ready to announce any measures to support these vessels.
The United States is not ready to announce any measures to support ships heading to Ukrainian ports after the Russian Defense Ministry announced that it would consider these ships as carrying military cargo. This happened against the background of the failure of the grain deal by Russia.
This statement was made by White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre during a briefing. So, in response to a question from journalists about whether the States are considering the possibility of assisting in the movement of ships to Ukrainian ports, she replied that she "has nothing to say about the maritime part."
At the same time, she stressed that the United States will continue to assist Ukraine in the supply of grain to world markets. The White House press secretary also mentioned the allocation of funds to support Ukrainian farmers.
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