Russia additionally mines approaches to Ukrainian ports - The Guardian

According to her statement, Britain has information about the possible expansion of attacks by Russian occupiers on facilities related to grain exports, including attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea.

“Our information also indicates that Russia has laid additional sea mines in the approaches to Ukrainian ports. We agree with the US assessment that this is a coordinated effort to justify and lay blame on Ukraine for any attacks against civilian ships in the Black Sea,” she said.

According to her statement, the UK's Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, has already informed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the possible expansion of attacks by Russian occupiers on facilities related to grain exports, including attacks on civilian shipping in the Black Sea, during today's telephone conversation.

Russia's exit from the "grain deal"

Last week, Russia decided to exit the "grain deal," leading to the suspension of Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea. Russia attempted to justify this step by claiming that its conditions were allegedly not being met. Russian officials primarily complained about the lack of transit for Russian ammonia through Ukraine.

In response to this situation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed to the UN and Türkiye to continue Ukrainian grain exports through the Black Sea without involving Russia. He stated that the Ukrainian government is currently developing a detailed plan for such grain shipments.

In retaliation, Russia threatened to sink any ships heading to Ukrainian seaports.