According to the statement, "unrestrained acts of terrorism carried out by Ukrainian military drones in the Black Sea against civilian vessels of coastal countries" are currently observed on a regular basis, occurring several times a month

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko pointed out that Russia's position on "temporary methods of easing the military situation" is well known

Ukraine proposed a ceasefire on civilian vessel attacks in the Black Sea, relayed by Turkey to Russia on August 8 after 28 ships were struck in