Four grain ships set sail from Ukrainian ports
Pope, good, may it be path to peace
07 August, 13:12A package of documents aimed at resolving the issue of food and fertilizer supplies to global markets was signed in Istanbul on July 22. One of the documents creates a mechanism to export grain from Ukraine-controlled Black Sea ports. The deal inked between Russia, Turkey, Ukraine and the UN provided for the establishment of a four-party coordination center whose representatives will inspect grain ships in order to prevent arms smuggling and false flag operations.
"I wish to greet with satisfaction the departure from the ports of Ukraine of the first ships loaded with grain." Thus the Pope at the Angelus. "This step shows that it is possible to dialogue and achieve concrete results that benefit everyone," Francis continued. "Therefore such an event also presents itself as a sign of hope," he added, "and I sincerely hope that by following this path we can put an end to the fighting and arrive at a just and lasting peace. (ANSA).