The US will not send warships to Ukraine to escort ships after the breakdown of the “grain deal”

The United States of America is not considering organizing a military blockade in the Black Sea amid the announcement by the Russian authorities that they will not extend the grain deal. This was stated by John Kirby, Strategic Communications Coordinator for the US National Security Council at the White House, during a briefing in Washington.

“You are suggesting that we simply try to conduct a blockade – an effective military blockade in the Black Sea… No, this is not an option that is being actively considered, that we are actively pursuing,” he said.

The only option for grain exports is the land corridor: railroad and trucks. It is more difficult and less efficient.

Kirby noted that the Black Sea Grain Initiative is crucial to reducing food prices, which have risen sharply as a result of Russia’s brutal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

Tags: Black Sea grain corridor, USA