“The logistics of mutual trade between Russia and the DPR will now be simplified and will form the basis for strengthening our economic ties,” the ministry’s press service said in a video report.
Specialists of the Black Sea Fleet of Russia, as specified, cleared the water area before that.
On May 26, the head of the Donetsk People's Republic, Denis Pushilin, announced the readiness of the port of Mariupol to start receiving and sending cargo.
Prior to this, the official representative of the Russian Defense Ministry, Major General Igor Konashenkov, said that the port of Mariupol began to operate as usual.