Russia has deployed military vessels to target civilian ships in the Black Sea, the UK intelligence agency reported.
The agency further confirmed that the Russian Black Sea Fleet is preparing to impose a naval blockade on Ukraine following Moscow’s withdrawal from the grain agreement.
According to the agency, the Russian warship “Sergei Kotov” is conducting patrols along the shipping route between the Bosporus Strait and Odessa, which is likely part of an operational group aimed at intercepting commercial vessels.
The escalating situation in the Black Sea raises concerns about regional security and international trade.
As tensions rise between Russia and Ukraine, the potential disruption to maritime commerce could have significant implications for the global economy.
