Oct 29, 2022, 7:43 PM

Russia suspends participation in grain deal: MoD

Russia suspends participation in grain deal: MoD

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – The Russian Defense Ministry stated on Saturday that Moscow is suspending participation in the grain deal, which foresaw the transportation of food and fertilizers from Ukrainian ports via the Black Sea.

"In view of the terrorist attack, carried out by the Kyiv regime on October 29 - with the participation of British specialists - against ships of the Black Sea Fleet and civilian vessels involved in ensuring the security of the grain corridor, the Russian side suspends participation in the implementation of agreements on the export of agricultural products from Ukrainian ports," an official statement read.

Earlier in the day, the defense ministry said that the preparation of the morning drone attack on Sevastopol was carried out under the guidance of UK specialists in the city of Ochakov.

According to the ministry, the attack involved 16 air and sea drones and slightly damaged the Russian naval minesweeper of the Black Sea Fleet, Sputnik reported.

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