Russia officially withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative, suspending its involvement and withdrawing shipping safety guarantees as of July 17, 2023.

The grain deal had been suspended as of Monday, 17 July

Russia announced the withdrawal of shipping safety guarantees within the framework of the Black Sea Grain Initiative

Russian Federation withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative

Shipment of grain from Black Sea ports remains problematic following the withdrawal

Russia announced it is withdrawing from the Black Sea Grain Initiative on July 17.

This entails the revocation of shipping safety guarantees, the discontinuation of the maritime humanitarian corridor, the restoration of the temporarily dangerous area regime in the northwestern waters of the Black Sea, and the dissolution of the Joint Coordination Center in Istanbul.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation announced that the Black Sea Initiative will cease to function as of July 18.