According to the expert, this step demonstrates that Russia does not interfere at all with grain from Ukrainian ports leaving the Black Sea.

“Because our country is accused of allegedly creating a food crisis, therefore, in this case, those who are trying to promote this myth no longer have any arguments left,” the specialist emphasized.

The analyst added that it was "the right strategic decision."

Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry withdrew the garrison from Zmeiny Island as a step of goodwill.

The department emphasized that now the word is up to Kyiv, which has not yet cleared the Black Sea coast, including port waters.