It Is Only Natural.

Once the grain deal, and weapons deliveries and diversionary and terrorist acts which have been conducted under its cover by NATO and 404, has been allowed "to expire" by Russia, inevitable decision has been made by Moscow. Russian MoD stated today:

В связи с прекращением функционирования «черноморской инициативы» и сворачиванием морского гуманитарного коридора, с 00.00 московского времени 20 июля 2023 года все суда, следующие в акватории Черного моря в украинские порты, будут рассматриваться как потенциальные перевозчики грузов военного назначения.

▫️ Соответственно, страны флага таких судов будут считаться вовлеченными в украинский конфликт на стороне киевского режима.

▫️ Кроме того, ряд морских районов в северо-западной и юго-восточной частях международных вод Черного моря объявлены временно опасными для судоходства. Соответствующие информационные предупреждения об отзыве гарантий безопасности мореплавателям изданы в установленном порядке.

Translation: In connection with the termination of the Black Sea Initiative and the curtailment of the maritime humanitarian corridor, from 00:00 Moscow time on July 20, 2023, all ships proceeding to Ukrainian ports in the Black Sea waters will be considered as potential carriers of military cargo. ▫️ Accordingly, the flag countries of such ships will be considered involved in the Ukrainian conflict on the side of the Kyiv regime. ▫️ In addition, a number of sea areas in the northwestern and southeastern parts of the international waters of the Black Sea have been declared temporarily dangerous for navigation. Appropriate informational warnings about the withdrawal of safety guarantees to seafarers were issued in accordance with the established procedure.

So, for anyone, including NATO fleets, who wants to get acquainted with Mr. P-800 Onyx or Mr. 3M54 Kalibr, or to experience receiving a torpedo under the waterline, they are free to try with continuation of the "grain deal" perfidy. I doubt there will be many candidates. 

Meanwhile, RSA and her President Ramaposa begged Putin not to come to Johannesburg for BRICS meeting, due to RSA recognition of the kangaroo ICC. Putin agreed and will participate through video link (in Russian). Good, I personally don't like Putin traveling around the world during SMO. Plus, RSA now has tasted her "independence", which brings its participation in BRICS into question due to her very limited sovereignty. It is expected and I am on record ad nauseam--real BRICS in reality is RIC and anyone with a half-brain understands that.