Estonia called on NATO to send ships to the Black Sea to unblock Ukrainian ports/collage 24 channel
Russia is blocking Ukrainian ports to strike at the economy of Ukraine
The corresponding statement was made by the former commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, Deputy of the European Parliament, Lieutenant-General Rigaud Terras. He said that Russia should lift the blockade of Ukrainian seaports.
According to the MEP, Russia is blocking Ukrainian ports in order to strike at the Ukrainian economy. Rigaud Terrace explained that in this way the Kremlin is trying to force Ukraine to enter into negotiations and agree to at least Russia's demands. large food shortages, other countries will also begin to put pressure on Ukraine, demanding to give in to Russia. At least, this is probably what Putin wants to achieve,” the politician said.
Rigaud Terras believes that the introduction of NATO ships and ships of other European countries into the Black Sea to unblock Ukrainian ports and ensure navigation would be a powerful deterrent.
He expressed doubt that Russia would dare to attack NATO ships escorting civilian ships , “after all, this will lead to a direct clash with NATO.”
According to the ex-commander of the Estonian Defense Forces, Russia, against the backdrop of problems in the war with Ukraine, cannot compete with NATO.
Unfortunately, I am practically convinced that NATO will not send its ships for fear of escalation, but I am sure that Russia will not dare to attack NATO ships. The last thing Putin wants is the direct intervention of another state or Alliance,” concluded Rigo Terras.
Russia is creating a food crisis in the world
- Ukraine remains one of the largest food exporters and thanks to this receives large revenues in its economy.
- Russia, which occupied part of the Zaporozhye region, deprived Ukraine of access to the Sea of Azov. Also, the Russians block Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea and dealt heavy blows to the fuel infrastructure.
- Therefore, there were problems with the export of Ukrainian products, which creates a food crisis in the world. Only in the port of Odessa blocked 25 million tons of grain. In general, Ukraine cannot export 90 million tons of grain. Russia also steals Ukrainian grain.
- Against this background, the US State Department called on the world to get Russia to create corridors for food exports from Ukraine. In Canada, they are even ready to provide their ships so that Ukraine can resume grain exports.
- The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry reported that it was possible to establish two alternative land routes for delivering food to African countries.
- We add that On May 19, the European Parliament supported the temporary abolition of duties on imports of Ukrainian goods to the EU. The simplified trading regime will be valid for one year.
