Zelenskiy: Russia not ready for grain-ship ceasefire
By The BriefBrief
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Russia is “not ready” for a ceasefire on attacks on Black Sea ships carrying agricultural produce. He said Moscow wants any deal extended to cover attacks on Russian refineries and pipelines.
WHO:Volodymyr Zelenskiy
WHAT:Said Russia is not ready for a ceasefire on attacks on Black Sea grain-export ships and described Moscow’s proposed extension of any deal.
WHEN:Aug 24, 2026
WHERE:Ukraine
WHY:Zelenskiy was responding to Russia’s position on extending any grain-ship deal to attacks on Russian refineries and pipelines.
