Description of the Black Sea Grain Corridor from the US
US Secretary of State Blinken held a joint press conference after meeting British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly in Washington.
Stating that they discussed the Ukraine-Russia war, competition with China, regional and global security issues during the meeting, Blinken said, “We also discussed the urgent need to extend and expand the scope of the Black Sea Grain Initiative. “. saying.
Blinken said: “In recent days, Russia has returned to the cynical act of preventing ships from going to Ukrainian ports, reducing the amount of food going to the world market, to people in need of food in Africa, the Middle East and the world. . We are grateful to the UN Secretary General and our colleagues in Turkey for their tireless efforts to break the deadlock. The world should not have to be reminded every few weeks not to use the starvation of the people as a weapon in Moscow’s war against Ukraine.” he used his statements.
“THE WAR IN UKRAINE IS NOT A FILM”
Commenting on the same topic, Cleverly said that the economic effects of the Ukraine-Russia war were themselves a part of the war and not a side effect.
The British minister said that if the principles of the United Nations Agreement established after World War II are not implemented, big countries will not stop invading their small neighbors and the world will become a more dangerous place.
He cleverly said: “Ukrainians may be suffering a lot, but this is not just about Ukraine. It is in our interest and Ukraine’s, and it is right that we defend them and stand firm in our support.” If we don’t stand our ground, this war will be more painful and more costly.” he used his statements.
Commenting on Ukraine’s expected counterattack, Cleverly said:
“This is not a movie. There is no certainty when it comes to war. The Ukrainians exceeded expectations, but in war there are no guarantees. Therefore, we must admit that we have to give the Ukrainians a big push. As I said “They learned fast, adapted very successfully, and defended themselves incredibly effectively. And even if this impending attack brings great gains, we must continue to support until this conflict is properly resolved.”
REACTION TO THE RETURN OF SYRIA TO THE ARAB UNION
Both ministers criticized Syria’s return to the Arab League. Blinken said that Syria does not deserve to freely return to the Arab League and they have made this clear to the Arab countries.
Stating that they will not normalize relations with Syria, Blinken also stated that they share the same goals with the Arab countries in terms of returning refugees, finding a political solution to the crisis and delivering humanitarian aid to the Syrians without any problem.
Blinken stated that they agreed with the Arab countries to break Iran’s influence in Syria and the permanent defeat of ISIS.
“Let me tell you what I told our partners in the region,” Cleverly said. The UK is uncomfortable with Syria’s free return to the Arab League.” saying.
Stating that Syria’s return to the Union must be conditional, Cleverly noted that its return must be linked to Syria making fundamental changes to at least some of its behaviour, and that refugees who want to return home must be protected. (AA)