Larry_L
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I have been trying to analyze what is going on with the grain deal. Initially I could not understand the statement from Russia that they were ensuring the security of the grain corridor. My thought was that they were the ones it needed to be secured against. Now I see a statement by one of their spokesmen that they were supposedly ensuring safety from mines. I was surprised at their quick turnaround, but the continuation of grain movement without them quite possibly provided enough pressure to change their minds.
Google translated quote: "Russia stopped monitoring the safe movement of dry cargo ships with grain. Mikhail Alexandrov, a leading expert at the Center for Military-Political Studies at MGIMO, said this when commenting in an interview with Pravda.Ru on the suspension of Moscow's participation in the "grain deal". According to him, Russian permission for the passage of ships from the ports of Ukraine through Turkey was never required. As the political scientist explained, the meaning of the participation of the Russian Federation in the "grain deal" was that Moscow ensured the safety of the route."
www.pravda.ru
The possibility that Russia may attack grain ports more heavily without regard to damaging civilian ships and / or grain loading equipment and storage.
www.fleetmon.com
The grain corridor, among many other things related to Ukraine comes up during a press conference by unnamed US defense officials. The tone on the grain corridor seems to imply that with the UN, and Turkey involved Russia is mostly irrelevant. Of course, that is my read on what was said between the lines.
Quote: "SENIOR MILITARY OFFICIAL: Yeah, thanks very much, Heather. So your -- your last question first. Nothing particularly new to provide in terms of the Russian naval presence in the Black Sea. Again, as you've heard us say, we would assess that they have probably about a half dozen ships in that region. But again, nothing -- nothing in particular to update you on. In terms of the -- the grain deal, again, we're aware of those reports. You've heard us say that the Ukrainian agricultural products are critical to global food security, and we certainly support the Turkey- and U.N.-brokered deal for these exports via the Black Sea, and so would call on Russia to adhere to the deal's terms. But beyond that, we don't have any additional updates to provide."
The rest of the press conference is worth reading, as there are many other topics covered.
My gut tells me that Russia will probably extend the deal when it comes up for renewal.
Google translated quote: "Russia stopped monitoring the safe movement of dry cargo ships with grain. Mikhail Alexandrov, a leading expert at the Center for Military-Political Studies at MGIMO, said this when commenting in an interview with Pravda.Ru on the suspension of Moscow's participation in the "grain deal". According to him, Russian permission for the passage of ships from the ports of Ukraine through Turkey was never required. As the political scientist explained, the meaning of the participation of the Russian Federation in the "grain deal" was that Moscow ensured the safety of the route."
РФ больше не отвечает за безопасность "зерновой сделки" — политолог
Россия перестала нести ответственность за безопасность в ходе реализации "зерновой сделки". Об этом заявил политолог Михаил Александров в интервью Pravda.Ru.
The possibility that Russia may attack grain ports more heavily without regard to damaging civilian ships and / or grain loading equipment and storage.
Grain corridor Nov 1. Russian experts want to strike and sink grain ships.
Yesterday’s caravan of 15 or more grain ships safely reached Bosphorus zone. On Nov 1 at least 3 ships left Ukrainian ports, including 2 ships operated by UAE-based companies, and 1 Turkish ship. it seems highly likely, that all the ...
www.fleetmon.com
The grain corridor, among many other things related to Ukraine comes up during a press conference by unnamed US defense officials. The tone on the grain corridor seems to imply that with the UN, and Turkey involved Russia is mostly irrelevant. Of course, that is my read on what was said between the lines.
Quote: "SENIOR MILITARY OFFICIAL: Yeah, thanks very much, Heather. So your -- your last question first. Nothing particularly new to provide in terms of the Russian naval presence in the Black Sea. Again, as you've heard us say, we would assess that they have probably about a half dozen ships in that region. But again, nothing -- nothing in particular to update you on. In terms of the -- the grain deal, again, we're aware of those reports. You've heard us say that the Ukrainian agricultural products are critical to global food security, and we certainly support the Turkey- and U.N.-brokered deal for these exports via the Black Sea, and so would call on Russia to adhere to the deal's terms. But beyond that, we don't have any additional updates to provide."
The rest of the press conference is worth reading, as there are many other topics covered.
Senior Defense Official and Senior Military Official Hold a Background Briefing
A senior defense and senior military official held a background briefing.
www.defense.gov
My gut tells me that Russia will probably extend the deal when it comes up for renewal.
