Kremlin says Russia will continue efforts to stop supplies to Ukraine via Black Sea

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The Kremlin announced that Russia will persist in its operations to target commercial ships it claims are delivering weapons and fuel to Ukraine's military, as stated by spokesman Dmitry Peskov. This follows reports of Russian strikes on cargo vessels near Odesa and Ukrainian port infrastructure, although some claims remain unverified. The Black Sea serves as a crucial corridor for Ukrainian grain exports, making such military actions a significant threat to maritime trade and potentially leading to increased shipping, insurance costs, and risks of further escalations involving civilian vessels.

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