UK pledges to monitor Russian actions in Black Sea by means of exploration. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said their intelligence would be used to monitor Russian activity in the region. He also noted that the UK would raise warning signs related to possible attacks on civilian shipping or infrastructure in the Black Sea to prevent false claims exonerating Russia. The document also mentions an incident in which a Russian patrol boat opened fire on a ship bound for a Ukrainian port, arguing that such actions may violate international humanitarian law.
The Russian Ministry of Defense previously warned that after the end of the grain deal, in which Russia did not comply with the conditions, and the closure of the maritime humanitarian corridor, all ships heading to Ukrainian ports via the Black Sea are considered potential carriers of military cargo and are considered to be involved in the Ukrainian conflict on the Ukrainian side.
In August, the Royal the navy announced joint surveillance of Russian vessels in nearby waters, including the English Channel, the North Sea and the North Atlantic, with the air force. The Russian Ministry of Defense noted that all long-distance aircraft flights and ship voyages are conducted in accordance with international rules and do not violate the borders of other states.
The grain agreement between Russia and other countries has ended. July 18, when Russia informed Turkey and Ukraine and the UN of its objection to the extension of the agreement. President Vladimir Putin noted that the terms of the agreement were not fulfilled and the main goal – to supply grain to countries in need – was never achieved.