# 51 countries back Ukraine statement calling for Black Sea initiative

https://mins.news/en/item/71334

- The Kyiv Independent, 2026-09-23 21:16 UTC
- World
- Original: https://kyivindependent.com/51-countries-back-ukraine-in-joint-statement-calling-for-black-sea-initiative-as-world-gathers-for-un-general-assembly/

> EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said 51 countries endorsed a joint statement condemning Russia and supporting efforts to safeguard passage in the Black Sea. The statement says Russia is choking Ukrainian grain exports and threatening global food security, and calls for protecting civilians, commercial shipping and critical infrastructure while holding Russia accountable.

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