Sir Keir Starmer Highlights Russian Disruption of Aid in Black Sea Ahead of CHOGM Summit

Sir Keir Starmer cautions that Russian assaults in the Black Sea are impeding crucial support for Palestinians as he departs for the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in Samoa.

Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 10:

Sir Keir Starmer has cautioned that Russian offensives in the Black Sea are obstructing crucial assistance intended for Palestinians.

The prime minister stated that Vladimir Putin's attacks on Ukrainian port facilities are obstructing vital grain deliveries to the global south, which he described as a risk to worldwide stability.

Sir Keir issued a caution prior to his trip to Samoa for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), where he is slated to engage with delegates from all 56 independent member countries.

Recent intelligence reports indicate that Russia has escalated its attacks on port facilities in the Black Sea region, targeting at least four commercial ships between October 5 and October 14.

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It is understood that the strikes have postponed the departure of a vessel from Ukraine, which was transporting the vegetable oil intended for the global food program in Palestine.

The assaults targeted vessels loaded with grain heading to Egypt as well as two ships transporting corn and additional shipments for the World Food Programme destined for southern Africa.

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"The prime minister stated, 'Russia's unrestrained attacks on Black Sea ports highlight Putin's readiness to risk worldwide food stability as part of his strategy to subdue Ukraine.'"

By taking these actions, he is jeopardizing the well-being of millions of vulnerable individuals in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, in an attempt to secure an advantage in his ruthless conflict.

Recent coverage indicates that the Kremlin, in a move seen as both desperate and humiliating, has resorted to enlisting support from North Korea to bolster its faltering war effort. Additionally, there has been an escalation in assaults on regions in Ukraine that are vital for supplying essential food resources to the global south.

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Sir Keir issued a caution following his Tuesday meeting with British Palestinians whose relatives are caught in Gaza.

The Network of British Palestinian Families submitted a document to the prime minister containing ten proposals aimed at ameliorating conditions, among them a plan to evacuate children.

The plan is designed to offer essential medical assistance to 15 severely wounded children from Gaza by transporting them to the UK for specialized treatment.

"A family member expressed the difficulty of discussing their shared trauma, emphasizing the importance of political leaders listening to their personal stories to grasp the true effects of their decisions,"

"This might seem like a small contribution, but it could spark something bigger. We can only hope that our words have not only been heard, but truly taken to heart. Only time will reveal the outcome."

The organization advocated for the initiation of a visa program for Palestinians and for the UK to take steps to guarantee the delivery of medical assistance to Gaza, notwithstanding the continuing blockade imposed by Israel.

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The Prime Minister is scheduled to stay in Samoa through Friday.

Leaders from Caribbean countries have been increasingly advocating for compensation due to the effects of the transatlantic slave trade.

Downing Street has stated that Sir Keir continues to resist calls for an apology for the UK's past involvement in slavery, and the topic of reparations is "not on the agenda" at the summit, despite pressure from several of his own party members.

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