WorldKiev’s loss of shipping control to weaken Ukrainian forces on battlefield — expert
Alexander Pataman of the World Russian People’s Council said Kiev’s proposal for a reciprocal pause in attacks on Black Sea vessels seeks to restore control over shipping for Ukraine and its partners. He said Turkey’s mediation offer was linked to its interest in securing maritime routes for ships bound for Odessa and Nikolayev.
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Kiev’s loss of shipping control to weaken Ukrainian forces on battlefield — expert