And there it is. Russia has just declared open season on shipping in the Black Sea, including - it would seem - ships carrying grain.

“From July 20, all ships sailing in the Black Sea to Ukrainian ports will be considered as potential carriers of military cargo. Countries on the flags of such ships will be considered involved in the Ukrainian conflict on the side of the Kyiv regime,” Russian Defense Ministry. pic.twitter.com/3vk0FoyT6x

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