The ship carrying the first load of Ukrainian grain is approaching Syria after unblocking the sea route through Russia, Reuters reported. He showed up on the radars after a few days off, as he was sailing with the tracking device turned off. He has been on tour since August 1.
Razoni, under the flag of Sierra Leone, sailed from the Ukrainian port of Odessa under an agreement between Moscow and Kiev mediated by the United Nations and Turkey. Load 26 thousand. tonnes of maize were originally destined for Lebanonwho is suffering from the economic crisis. However, the original buyer rejected the shipment due to quality concerns and the ship sailed to Turkeymooring at Mersin on August 11.
When he set sail again the next day, his transponder was not on. Two shipping sources, one in Tartous, have confirmed to Reuters that the ship was approaching a northwest Syrian port.
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Difficult relationship between Ukraine and Syria
Relations between Ukraine and Syria have been strained recently. Ukraine accused Syria of importing at least 150,000. tons of grain, which according to her was looted from Ukrainian warehouses after Russia’s invasion in February. Russia officially denies these claims.
In addition, when Damascus (the capital of Syria) recognized the independence of the eastern regions of Lugansk and Donetsk, diplomatic relations between Ukraine and Syria have been severed.
The Ukrainian Embassy in Lebanon sent Reuters a statement from the Ministry of Transport that said “is not responsible for the ship and cargo after leaving Ukraine“.