The Kremlin announced its withdrawal from a major agreement allowing Ukraine grain exports.
The decision came hours after drones attacked the Kerch bridge, the only road link connecting Russia to the annexed Crimea peninsula.
Moscow stated that the bridge attack was unrelated to its withdrawal and had been expressing dissatisfaction with the pact's implementation.
The grain deal may resume once Russia's conditions are met.
The drones used in the attack were part of a "special operation" carried out by Ukraine's Navy and SBU security service.
What is the Black Sea grain deal
The Black Sea grain deal was established to address the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on food security.
Ukraine is a major global exporter of food grains, including wheat and corn, and plays a significant role in UN food aid programs.
Russia's blockade of Ukrainian ports caused food prices to rise and raised concerns about food security in poorer countries, such as Pakistan.
On July 22, 2022, the UN and Turkey brokered the Black Sea Grain Initiative with Russia.
The initiative allowed cargo ships to travel between three Ukrainian ports (Odesa, Chornomorsk, and Pivdennyi) after undergoing inspection to ensure they were not carrying weapons.
The safe passage for ships in the Black Sea under this initiative was 310 nautical miles long and three nautical miles wide.
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