Supposedly a Russian blockade of all Uke ports is about to begin
>Supposedly a Russian blockade of all Uke ports is about to begin
Yup, Turkey was planning to escort Ukrainian ships but soon reneged after yesterday.
I thought from the beginning taking Odessa was the main objective.
Last year's commercial "grain-deal" allowed private traders and their ships to get insurance for vessels calling Odessa. The Russians, for their part, claim that the West still sanctioned Russian grain and fertilizer exports, contrary to the terms of the deal.
Whatever the case, now no private/commercial ship will get insurance to sail into Ukraine waters. Too dangerous - so they simply won't go.
that means any other ships making the journey will be considered military targets