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The USA introduced new sanctions against 14 Russian vessels
The US expanded sanctions against Russian companies and individuals. The updated list includes 95 Russian companies and 18 individuals, as well as 14 vessels.
The US is not considering a military blockade of the Black Sea
The US is “not actively considering” the possibility of organizing a military blockade in the Black Sea so that the Grain Agreement can continue to work without Russia.
Grain agreement: the US called on the UN Security Council to put pressure on Russia
The United States called on the UN Security Council to pressure Russia to extend the Grain Agreement.
Ports and railways: the US will allocate $1.3 billion to Ukraine for reconstruction
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced the US government’s decision to allocate $1.3 billion to Ukraine for energy system repair and infrastructure development.
The USA spoke at the UN for the expansion of the Grains Agreement
The United States spoke at the UN for the expansion of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. According to the country’s government, Russia is using the Grain Agreement to achieve its goals in the war against Ukraine.
The USA has confirmed the fact of Russia’s purchase of weapons in South Africa
A Russian ship loaded weapons in the port of the Republic of South Africa (South Africa).
The media: the USA believes that the UN Secretary General is too “compliant” with russian federation regarding the “Grain Agreement”
The United States believes that UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is too eager to meet russian interests when revising the Black Sea Grain Agreement.
Russia wants to scare the US with the Pacific Fleet
Russia put the Pacific Fleet on alert and began bringing it to the highest level of readiness.
The USA will provide Ukraine with river boats for patrolling
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken announced the allocation of another package of military aid to Ukraine. In particular, Ukraine will be provided with river boats.
Ukraine will receive collapsible “storm bridges” for crossing rivers
The USA will give Ukraine 8 armored vehicles that can launch bridges for crossing rivers.
