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Ukraine formally shuts Azov and Black Sea seaports captured by Russian forces: agriculture ministry
All Ukrainian seaports, including Mariupol and Kherson, have suspended their activity as a result of the Russian invasion in late February. where forces captured some ports and blockaded others.
Ukraine has formally closed its four Black and Azov sea ports, which Russian forces have captured, the Ukrainian agriculture ministry said on Monday.
The Azov Sea ports of Mariupol, Berdiansk and Skadovsk and the Black Sea port of Kherson were closed "until the restoration of control", the ministry said in a statement.
"The adoption of this measure is caused by the impossibility of servicing ships and passengers, carrying out cargo, transport and other related economic activities, ensuring the appropriate level of safety of navigation," it said.
All Ukrainian seaports have suspended their activity as a result of the Russian invasion in late February. Russian forces captured some ports and blockaded others.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday Ukraine could lose tens of millions of tonnes of grain due to Russia's control of Black Sea shipping, triggering a food crisis that will affect Europe, Asia and Africa.
"Russia does not let ships come in or go out, it is controlling the Black Sea," Zelensky told the Australian news programme 60 Minutes.
"Russia wants to completely block our country's economy".
https://english.alaraby.co.uk/news/ukraine-shuts-azov-black-sea-ports-captured-russia
Dastardly Russians, eh- not allowing him sea-trade during a war.
Velensky should surrender Odessa, before the war gets there.