Russia continues to use the Ukrainian ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk for the illegal export of Ukrainian grain and metal.
Ukrainian Navy spokesperson Dmytro Pletenchuk stated this on a television broadcast.
"Regarding the ports of Mariupol and Berdyansk, unfortunately, they are using them. They have even carried out some work to enhance their capabilities, but once again, they are using them for export purposes. From there, they are illegally exporting Ukrainian grain and metal, transferring it to foreign vessels in their official ports," the spokesperson said.
Pletenchuk added that Russia is also illegally using Crimean ports.
"Sometimes ships enter those ports, and of course, Ukraine, including the Navy, is doing everything possible to hold those responsible accountable," he said.
