Russia suspends participation in Ukraine grain deal indefinitely

The Russian foreign ministry said it is suspending its participation in the United Nations-brokered grain deal with Ukraine for an “indefinite period of time,” tying the decision to an alleged drone attack in Crimea on Saturday. #CNN #News

[slh]

why would you expect Putin to honour any deal he's ever made???

[josephzirk]

I tell you a joke : an agreement with Russia.

[momosanchez]

What's going on? US corporation panicking because they cant get their hand on free grain?

[guynorth]

Putin's blaming Ukraine of 'terrorist' activities - how detached is that mad man Putin, GO HOME ! Leave Now!!!

[Stuff_And_Things]

This has to be the strangest war.
Russia is at "special operation" with Ukraine. Did anyone really believe all their side dealings were still on?
Its like, "hey, I know I'm trying to burn down your house and I know you're mad about that, but am I still picking you up for the dance?"

[lightningwingdragon]

Wow. Who could have possibly seen this coming....

[vlad]

RuZzia broke the deal!? Oh no say it isn't so, so shocking 🙄

[jamesdawson]

Russia breaks it's word. Again. There should be a minute of silence so we can hear the entire world being unsurprised.

[williamwyllie]

The decision by Putin was expected as they are being humiliated by Ukraine on the battle ground.

[AlanTheBeast]

"We are not going to invade."
"We don't aim our missiles at civilian targets."
"We will participate in this grain deal."
"We are not making war on Ukraine, but Ukraine is terrorizing us."
😭Putin

[addanametocontinue]

Putin realizes he's losing the game. He picks up the soccer ball and storms off the court.

[terjeoseberg]

Has Putin ever kept a deal that he’s made? Wasn’t he supposed to respect Ukraine’s borders?

[EsotericDesi]

As if Russia was a honest partner in that deal to begin with... :)

[johnsmith]

How many people will be effected and also how many countries too, Do anyone know?

[krisfrederick]

Almost as if this is a stain on Russia's Humanitarian record.

[gerristaples]

Russia has been delaying ships getting into port to collect grain causing a big traffic jam, so it makes no difference to supply really. They’ve been making it difficult for months

[BladeRunner]

Where has that 9.1 million tons of grain actually gone?

[poopagore]

what?! going back on their word??? that's not the Russia I know! 🙄

[MaRy-lxrk]

The agreement was signed on July 22 for a period of 120 days with the possibility of extension.
The European Union did not fulfill the terms of the grain deal, so it was not extended:

1. Approximately 10% of the grain is sent to the needy, the remaining 90% is exported to the EU countries. The request for a report on the movement of grain by the EU countries was ignored.
2. Blocked fertilizers for countries in need in EU ports.
3. 150 million tons of grain have been harvested in Russia this year. For a comfortable annual residence within the country, 70-80 million tons are enough. The proposal of the Russian side to transfer its grain to African countries for free was ignored.
4. The export of Russian grain and fertilizers has not been restored. Restrictions have not been lifted. Commercial banks refuse to make payments, and insurance companies refuse to insure cargoes coming from the ports of the Russian Federation.
5. Kyiv does not fulfill its obligations to unblock the export of Russian ammonia.
6. The West has limited sea transportation from the Russian Federation, thereby blocking the export of mineral fertilizers.
7. The grain deal was used to carry out a terrorist attack on the Crimean bridge.

What is the point of Russia to participate in this scam? It looks like Western propaganda has hit rock bottom 😂

[gdewyg]

God bless Ukraine and destroy its enemy